Plant Manager

· Build a high performing team to enable factory and business success.

· Provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure the site operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, including food safety, environmental protection, occupational health & safety, labor relations, and other applicable laws/regulations.

· Oversee production planning, inventory management, employee training & development, maintenance scheduling, and other operational aspects to achieve business objectives.

· Foster strong relationships with suppliers, customers, vendors, contractors, government agencies, local authorities, community leaders, and media representatives to drive business growth and community engagement.

· Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing techniques or Six Sigma methodologies, to increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, automation systems, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and other initiatives to drive innovation and reduce waste.

· Analyze performance metrics, such as production volume, yield rate, defect rates, downtime hours per shift, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), to identify areas for improvement and drive data-driven decision-making.

· Lead team meetings, conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback on individual performance, address grievances, and discipline employees when necessary to ensure a high-performing and engaged workforce.

· Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including employees, management, and external partners, to convey information clearly and transparently.

· Identifies and implement continuous improvement initiatives such is labor reduction, waste reduction, and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the food & beverage processing or consumer packaged goods.

· Proven track record of driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, and reducing costs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Factory “turn around” experience is strongly preferred.

· Experience in delivering results through Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), lean manufacturing or equivalent standardized management system.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, and presenting, with the ability to engage and motivate employees at all levels.

· Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in leading high-performing teams and driving employee engagement and people development.

· Proven record of stakeholder management.

· Knowledge of HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA and other relevant food safety and environmental, health and safety regulations.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships with employees, stakeholders, and the community.

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.