About the Role
Job Description
Lead, Productivity Portfolio
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Productivity Portfolio across Kraft Heinz North America business. As a key member of the R&D team with strong ties to Procurement, you will drive the productivity pipeline and its delivery, identify and mitigate risks, and develop processes and routines to capture cost reduction opportunities. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, and Operations, you will achieve project plans and business objectives. You will also manage two direct reports focusing on Supplier and External Manufacturing network productivity opportunities and will need to grow the team’s competencies in support of business needs and their career aspirations. You will also partner with R&D stakeholders to contribute to the R&D Transformation agenda, leveraging commercialization and management expertise to continuously improve R&D.
This candidate should have experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and bringing cross-functional teams together to execute project plans. This entails understanding the business need, defining the project scope, analyzing data, and communicating outcomes while managing competing cross–functional priorities across a multi-category portfolio. Strong communication, organizational agility, and collaboration are critical for success in this position. The preferred candidate should have experience in leading either operations, procurement, or R&D projects.
Responsibilities:
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Manage a portfolio of savings projects within Kraft Heinz North American Zone, ensuring timely and full delivery
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Identify and remove barriers that inhibit project progress
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Contribute to the development of annual operating plans with Procurement, Finance, and R&D functions
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Assess financial performance on an ongoing basis and build, update, and review financial models
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Evaluate and communicate risk, both in terms of financial performance and technical probability
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Regularly present business plans to cross-functional leadership
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Manage key stakeholders from Procurement, R&D, Operations, and Finance
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Lead and develop a team of Senior Analysts
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Support R&D Transformation agenda for continuous improvement opportunities
Qualifications:
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Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in Direct Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Product R&D, or Packaging R&D
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Strong project management, commercialization, and change management skills
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Good understanding of Product and Packaging performance in the food or beverage industry preferred
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and forge collaborative business relationships
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Able to negotiate and influence business decisions and change through formal and informal channels
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Able to define problems, model and analyze data, and translate solutions to action
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Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
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Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, PowerBI, ServiceNow, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Location: Chicago/Glenview, IL
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 – $171,700.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
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Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
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Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
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Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
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Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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.
