About the Role
Job Description
Process Owner – Tomoana
- Amazing opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Unlock Your Potential as a Process Owner at Kraft Heinz!
We are seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to lead our production team and drive excellence in service and quality to our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of one of our most critical process areas, leading a team of operators, and ensuring compliance with KraftHeinz's Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. At the Tomoana, Hawke’s Bay site we run two facilities, Recipe producing Condiments, Jams, Soups, Single Serve, and Frozen Meals and Pet Food producing Pouches and Cans.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Lead a team of operators to deliver shift performance and achieve production targets
- Ensure safe working practices and a culture of waste minimization and sustainability
- Allocate plant resources to achieve desired throughput at lowest cost and highest quality
- Embed Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, and ensure production activities meet the requirements of the Food Control Plan
- Develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps and defects
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive food safety and quality performance
- Develop and maintain accurate payroll documentation and manage absenteeism within the department
About you:
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably FMCG
- Extensive proven experience in people management
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and make informed decisions
- Sound knowledge of food processing and/or complex manufacturing environment
- Competent in people management and conversant with NZ employment law
- Safety and risk management experience
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading food and beverage company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're a motivated and experienced Production Manger looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with Kraft Heinz.
Location(s)
Tomoana
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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.