PSM Coordinator

Job Description

Location:

Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids

4601 C Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Work Schedule: 1st Shift – Primarily Mon-Fri

Plant  Overview:

• 3 Shift Operation

• Non- Union Facility with approximately 270 hourly staff members which are a mix of temporary and full-time associates.

• 100% Food Service, 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 Filling lines, and 4 packaging lines.

• Products include Frozen Soups and Macaroni & Cheese

Company History:  Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids started as Ashby Soups and was originated in the mid 1980’s by Jamie and Shannon Ashby, along with their mother, using family held recipes for many kinds of soups. In the 1990s’ the name was changed to Quality Chef Foods. Heinz acquired Quality Chef foods in the mid 2000’s. In 2015 Kraft and Heinz merged to become Kraft Heinz as we know it today.

Community Overview:

The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area is known as the cultural corridor.  There is always something to do, a site to visit or a show to see! Also, from Cedar Rapids there is an easy commute, great school communities, low crime rates and bike friendly. Cost of living ratio great.  Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options. You’ll find that Cedar Rapids offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest.

More information on Cedar Rapids, IA can be found at: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.?  This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is looking for candidates that want to make great soups!

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process.

• Coordinate and ensure all PHA’s are performed as required.

• Ensure PSM program is audit ready at all times.

• Ensure monthly PSM team meetings are held and documented with meeting minutes.

• Coordinate with Kraft Corporate and participate in 3 year PSM Compliance Audits.

• Ensure follow up tracking is documented on all PHA recommendations to closure.

• Ensure follow up tracking is documented on all Compliance Audit Exceptions and Recommendations.

• Schedule and coordinate quarterly updates the facility manager and affected employees on all PHA open items.

• Schedule and coordinate quarterly updates to the facility manager and affected employees on all Compliance Audit open Exceptions and Recommendations.

• Assist facility SSE in managing the Hot Work Program and emergency response plan.

• Ensure proper preventative maintenance procedures are written with detailed long text and revised as necessary on all ammonia equipment.

• Ensure operating procedures are written on all ammonia equipment and are maintained current and accurate and updated as often as necessary.

• Ensure operating procedures are certified annually to be current and accurate.

• Assist in environmental issues related to the Ammonia Refrigeration System.

• Provide PSM leadership across all shifts in establishing, organizing, planning and implementing PSM program and corporate ammonia initiatives.

• Ensure Refrigeration Operators are trained and training is documented according to the Training Element.

• Revise the facility PSM program according to Kraft Corporate PSM Team revisions. 

• Ensure appropriate PSM documentation and procedures (i.e. MOC, Line Break, PHA) are followed on all ammonia projects.

• Coordinate associated ammonia best practices across the plant and facilitate continuous improvement in the Utility group.

• Participate in monthly Corporate PSM Coordinator conference calls.

• Attend the annual Kraft Ammonia Safety & Best Practices Workshop.

• Network with the Kraft PSM Team to remain aligned, up to date on information, and current on the direction being shared across all Kraft ammonia refrigeration facilities. 

• Participate in PSM compliance audits at other ammonia refrigeration facilities.

• Assists team with bringing equipment back to and maintaining base condition.

• Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process.

• Lead/Attend DDS Meetings.

• Support continuous improvement by providing the leadership in driving “best practice” opportunities throughout the organization.

• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.

• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Education:  High school/ GED diploma required.  Associates Degree preferred. 

• A minimum of five years working experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and associated PSM requirements is preferred.  Working and technical knowledge of refrigeration and maintenance systems, equipment installation/startups and plant utility equipment is preferred.

• Experience working with vendors and contractors is preferred.  Individual must be knowledgeable of company safety policies and procedures.  Individual must have good interpersonal and team skills to function as a team member and leader.  Individual should have good organizational skills, be detail oriented, self-motivated and possess good leadership skills.

• AutoCAD experience is helpful. 

• Computer skills: Working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, and Excel.  Must know about Internet business models and technologies.

• Strong and inclusive communication skills at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent organization skills.

• Language skills:  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.

• Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Write process documentation, work instructions, routine reports and correspondence.

• Solve practical problems; deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Follow instructions as directed.

• Notify appropriate personnel on equipment breakdown.

• Actively participate in the training and development of others as necessary or directed.

• Keep work area clean and orderly.

• Know the general plant layout.

• Know and observe safety, security, quality, sanitation and personal hygiene requirements.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc..

• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.

• Pay Range: $27.67

• Start earning PTO at hire, generous

• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN

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:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Quality Chef – Cedar Rapids

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.