Job Description
Job Description
The Process Owner is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under the direction of the Business Unit Manager, the Process Owner is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.
Primary Responsibilities
This role has responsibility to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives. Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel. Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.
Key Components of the role
Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
Responsible for the day to day manufacturing needs for their assigned area
Achieve safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions
Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, team-work, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives
Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.
Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personal.
Develops, promotes and supports continuous improvement and other cross functional initiatives.
Owns and Leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list
Participates in team goal setting/implementation to insure we are low-cost high-quality producer
Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements
Insures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
Assists in the implementation of the QRMP program
Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals
Leads areas of change management and accountability
Mentors process lead and maintenance lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques
Conduct annual plans for process improvement
Participates in Maintenance planning
Coordinate cleaning activities within the department and can conduct checks as needed
Involved in plant optimization
Provide /insure all explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks
Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories
Maintain correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system
Take leadership in routine production problem solving
Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks.
Ensure employee coverage daily with each shift
Coach and develop direct reports
Can lead level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings and production meetings
Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
Works overtime as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
* BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
* 2+ years of experience in supervisor role
* 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
* The ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Strong analytical/critical thinking
* Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
* Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
Location(s)Fremont Factory
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 .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
