KHMS People Learning & Development Lead

  • All Posting Locations: Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL
  • Job Functions: HR
  • Date Published: April 28, 2025
  • Ref#: R-92445
  • Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

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About the Role

Job Description

KHMS People Learning & Development Lead is part of the P&P Global Operations team, based in Amsterdam. You will be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level, reporting into the Head of P&P – Global Operations.

The main responsibilities will be the improvement of processes and tools embedded in the KHMS People Learning and Development (PLD) pillar as well as the design and execution of capability programs for Operations functions (Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality). For this, you will work closely with global, zone as well as factory/DC cross-functional teams.

What's on the Menu?

1. Develop and implement Operations Capabilities strategy for blue as well as white collar employees (in collaboration with global functional academy and zone teams)

2. Enable and mobilize P&P Teams to deliver against the capability strategy

3. Champion continuous improvement by building best in class process and tools for different areas of the PLD pillar (in alignment with zone SMEs)

4. Collect and share best practices

5. Coach and train P&P Teams on all chapters

Essential Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the implementation across the zones

2. Update & improve KHMS/Logos Content

3. Support the Operations functional capability agenda globally

4. Engages with ZTEs for Rewards, Performance, Talent, DIE&B, Communications, GBS and other P&P areas to ensure that KHMS is the foundation when implementing or updating HR process across the business

5. Build and drive project plans to achieve key deliverables against core business outcomes (milestones, timeframes, cost, KPIs)

6. Lead and influence partners across functions and BUs, to drive adoption of strategic products and outcomes; and

7. Manage any relationships with external vendors to support on the journey.

This position will be in touch with senior executives inside the company, with a great exposure to strategic areas to build a legacy for the business.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

1. Communication Skills: You’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different partners.

2. Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions taking care of complex challenges.

3. Analytical: You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical approach.

4. Results driven: You don’t only focus on your own results but always do what’s best for the company.

5. Confident / Ability to give pushback: You’re a go getter, you’re not easily thrown off your game, not even when you get resistance.

6. High pressure: Not easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

We ask that you have:

1. Bachelor or Master degree;

2. Min 5 years of People & Performance working experience (preferably in an Operations, Manufacturing or FMCG environment);

3. Fluency in English, second and third language is an advantage;

4. Proven track record of learning agility and delivering consistent results.

Career Progression

KHMS People Learning & Development Lead next role is typically a P&P Lead or Global KHMS Lead or equivalent leader’s role.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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