Digital Manufacturing Sr. Manager – Yield Agile

Job Description

The Sr Manager Agile Coach Digital Yield will support the development and implementation of digital solutions to drive yield improvement initiatives across 40 manufacturing factories in North America. This position will leverage data analytics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and digital twin simulations to identify opportunities to reduce yield losses and optimize manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing maintenance, continuous improvement teams, and IT to design and execute digital transformation projects that improve productivity, efficiency, and overall yield.

What's on the menu:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate digital process improvement projects throughout Operations, utilizing data analytics and digital tools to identify areas for improvement and track progress.

• Coach Trios and Plant employees how to connect E2E Financial Data with Process Parameters, Analytical Data and KHMS Tools to find solutions
• Leverage  internal AI LLM to optimize Trios and Plants’ Teams’ time reviewing and summarizing dataset coming from Processing or Packaging Dashboards.
• Collaborate with other Digital Team members to combine knowledge and technical solutions to improve Yield, Reduce Faulty while maintaining food quality and safety
• Monitor and analyze Operations metrics using digital dashboards and data analytics tools, including KHAI to identify opportunities for yield improvement and optimize production processes.

• Collaborate with supply chain partners to develop and implement digital solutions that optimize cost, quality, and delivery across the supply chain.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on the application of Lean Six Sigma principles, KHMS and digital tools to drive yield improvement and process optimization.

• Conduct ongoing training on digital tools and systems with all facilities to ensure effective adoption and utilization.
• Analyze total loss to perfection opportunity (for ingredients, finished and semi-finished goods) using digital data analytics tools, and develop strategies to address gaps and improve yield.
• Provide digital OEE tools to plants to generate future OEE pipeline and optimize production planning and scheduling

Recipe for Success:
 

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering (Preferably IE) or related field is required. 
• 5+ years of industry experience in product or yield engineering, or process integration
• Basic SQL knowledge language preferred
• Possess a deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certified is preferred
• Able to lead a team (matrix relationship) of Process Managers.

• Able to facilitate data-driven statistical approaches to problem solving; gathering and analyzing project data. 
• Able to provide mentoring and coaching to seasoned leaders / professionals

• Ability to understand and align digital manufacturing initiatives with business objectives.

• Skill in navigating resistance, driving adoption, and ensuring successful implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment Role will travel 30% of the time. Additionally, this role requires 5 days/week.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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:

$118,400.00 – $148,000.00

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:

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

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

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

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

Location(s)

Avon Plant, Avon Plant, Beaver Dam Plant, Campbell Plant, Champaign Plant, Chicago/Aon Center, Columbia Plant, Coshocton Plant, Davenport Plant (New), Dover Plant, Fresno Plant, Fresno Plant (Capri Sun), Fullerton Plant, Garland Plant, Granite City Plant, Ingleside Plant, Jacksonville Plant, Kendallville Plant, Kirksville Plant, Los Banos – Tomato Pilot Plant, Lowville Plant, Mason City Plant, Mt Royal Plant, Newberry Plant, New Ulm Plant {+ 2 more}

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.