Kraft Heinz, The Company As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic brands like Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Kraft Peanut Butter, Kraft Dinner and Heinz Ketchup. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like CRAVE. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people. Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on a storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do join us. Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day. Job Description About the role This senior role reports directly to the Site Manager and is responsible for ensuring end to end management of materials and related operations for the entire Tomoana site. Functions covered include material and production scheduling, material receiving, storage, picking and inventory management as well as rework or disposal of non-compliant finished product. The incumbent will partner with stake holders in the leadership and implementation of process improvement initiatives (as per the Kraft Heinz Manufacturing Playbooks) and promote a performance-based culture that encourages continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. This position is based in Tomoana. About you Continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence in the following key areas: Quality & Safety performance, with a focus on: Leadership in the implementation of the Q-RMP (Quality Risk Management Process) to achieve ever reducing levels of risk. Improvement in operational procedures to ensure inventory is handled and stored safely as per best practice and regulatory requirements. Compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulatory requirements and Kraft Heinz Global Operational Risk Management (ORM) policies and procedures. Operational cost performance, including optimization of production schedules for all 19 production lines. This includes: Implementation of run strategies to deliver best possible sequencing and highest recovery at the lowest possible cost. Maximized run length and minimized changeover time. Excellence in materials management including removal of material constraints to facilitate optimal use of plant resources. Customer Service performance with a focus on material management and inventory accuracy including: Refining and standardizing best practice inventory management in all material warehouses across the site. Minimizing inventory holding costs, while fully meeting all optimized production scheduling requirements. Elimination of SLOB materials and write offs. What you bring: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar or related role, preferably in a food-manufacturing environment. A proven track record of results and continuous improvement in manufacturing or related roles. Experience in leading significant changes and successfully managing teams within a complex manufacturing or related environment. A never say die attitude when it comes to problem solving and delivery of critical targets set by the business. Think and act like an owner with a “can do” approach accompanied by positive and urgent behaviour. Strong people management skills including motivational, coaching and staff development. Deliver on what you say you’ll do, always maintaining a high level of integrity. Self-motivated and a team player. Strong analytical, problem solving and numeracy skills. Excellent understanding of financial metrics and high level of computer literacy. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field preferred (for example Technology, Science, Engineering, Business Management). Benefits program We empower our people to own their work, and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our employees with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program: Gatherings - End of Year Celebration Wellbeing – annual health checks & flu shots, wellbeing sessions & webinars Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Bring your appetite for more! As part of the Wattie’s brand, you’ll be working for one of New Zealand’s most loved food and beverage companies, boasting 35 brands and working across 37 categories. Our offering is unique because Wattie’s is proudly part of the Kraft Heinz Company, so you get to enjoy the perks of a global organisation while working on a local iconic brand. #LI-DNI Location(s)Tomoana
