Team Lead

Hourly manufacturing position

Pay

Hourly pay starting at $30.79-$31.68/hour

Work Schedule

1st Shift, Monday-Friday (6:30am-2:30pm), but may vary

• Weekends and Overtime may be required as needed*
  
  

Job Overview

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Team Leader to work at our facility in Springfield, MO. The Team Leader is primarily responsible for developing equipment and system ownership. Ensure excellent system execution, continuous loss elimination, and delivery of all key business results. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc. Attend daily performance board meetings.
• Ensure line staffing needs are met
• Improve the capability of your people
• Ensure the team is safe. Must report and/or correct unsafe acts or conditions as well as perform work safely, including following GMP and PPE guidelines.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed
• Ensure that the finished product is produced at the correct quality in a sustainable manner
• Drive Continuous Improvement of systems and results
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
  
  

Key Tasks

• Assess past performance vs. Compelling Business Need (CBN), identify priority losses for the year and create action plans to deliver the CBN.
• Coach Equipment Owners (EOs) on the floor to enable their ability to achieve individual goals.
• Drive Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) improvement cycles for business results and capability growth.
• Implement standard Daily Direction Setting (DDS) cycle. Coach organization on importance of adherence to standards. Coach all levels of the organization on critical Daily Management Systems (DMSs) (hands on, actual usage).
• Implement and coach Safety & Quality Fundamentals. Review incident investigations and ensure the actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination. Solve process instability problems. Coach necessity and use of Loss to Zero (L2Z).
• Drive cultural change by leading the organization renewal cycle.
• Identify Skill gaps in organization - address using task-based training approach.
• Coach use of Standard Work (SW) to eliminate non-value added (NVA) work, coach link to effort reduction.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Basic math, reading and communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

Good oral and written communication skills are a must for this position.

Typing skills and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets.

Must be self-managing or have a history of being a self-starter.

Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership team.

Physical Requirements

Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, ascending, and descending moves up to 60 pounds; holds and grips objects; must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and disassemble and

Working Environments

Indoor – mix of cool and room temperature environment

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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.

Benefits

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)

Springfield Plant

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.