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Associate Director, Advanced Analytics - Growth & Manufacturing

Kraft Heinz · Chicago, IL

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Level
Director+
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$164k–$205k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A director-level manufacturing role at Kraft Heinz (food & beverage) in Chicago, IL. I have agile delivery experience in an analytics or product context.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required
Tools it names
OEE, Automation, Casting
Base pay
$164k–$205k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $96k–$155k. This one lists $164k–$205k.

Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 58% above similar roles

Typical $89k–$145k, from 16 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 59%
  • ✓ Automation 53%
  • Lean 50%
  • New product launch 32%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
  • Cost reduction 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Python, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Kraft Heinz

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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requirements

into analytics user stories and deliver value in iterative sprints.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

  • ✓I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
  • ✓I have 7+ years in analytics, data science, or a related field and 3+ years in people management.
  • ✓I have a demonstrated track record of deploying ML/AI solutions in at least 2 of the following 3 domains:
  • ✓1. Marketing Analytics: MMM, campaign attribution, consumer segmentation, brand performance forecasting
  • ✓2. R&D / Innovation Analytics: Predictive pipeline modeling, ingredient/formulation analytics, NPD demand forecasting
  • ✓3. Manufacturing / Supply Chain Analytics: Demand forecasting, OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, quality analytics
  • ✓I have agile delivery experience in an analytics or product context.
  • ✓I have experience in Python, R, SQL, PowerBI or an equivalent BI platform, ML/statistical modeling, generative AI application development and prompt engineering, and cloud data platforms.
  • ✓I have experience leading a team, developing talent, managing executive stakeholder relations, and influencing cross-functionally.
  • ✓I have experience leading change management for technology adoption.
  • ✓I have experience in the following domains: Marketing analytics methodologies (MMM, attribution); R&D innovation processes and sparse data environments; manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, MTBF) and supply chain forecasting principles.
  • ✓I have experience with Agile/scrum methodology; product thinking and user story development; data governance and responsible AI principles.
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Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

  • •Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Associate Director, Advanced Analytics - Growth & Manufacturing at a glance...

You will lead the advanced analytics Growth & Manufacturing function at Kraft Heinz, building and deploying AI, ML, and BI solutions that drive data-informed decision-making—with particular focus on unlocking value in marketing effectiveness (MMM, consumer segmentation, market opportunities), R&D innovation pipelines (predictive modeling, ingredient analytics, NPD forecasting), and manufacturing performance (OEE optimization, predictive maintenance)—to accelerate KHC's digital transformation and AI strategy.

What's on the menu?

  • •Define and execute the advanced analytics roadmap aligned to KHC's AI and digital transformation strategy, with priority activations in marketing analytics, R&D predictive modeling, and manufacturing optimization.
  • •Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts and data scientists, fostering innovation, agile delivery, and continuous improvement.
  • •Partner with the Director of Analytics Products to shape KHC's Analytics strategy, with specific emphasis on Growth & Manufacturing applications across marketing (content personalization, creative analytics), R&D (formulation assistance, literature mining), and manufacturing (anomaly detection, process automation).
  • •Collaborate with Marketing to deploy advanced analytics: MMM, consumer segmentation, campaign attribution, and brand performance forecasting.
  • •Partner with R&D/Innovation to develop predictive models for innovation pipeline prioritization, ingredient performance analytics, and consumer trend forecasting.
  • •Work with Manufacturing on OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics to reduce waste and improve throughput.
  • •Partner with L&D to build Analytics and AI literacy, responsible AI education, and adoption programs across the enterprise.
  • •Champion agile delivery; work with product owners and scrum masters to translate business

Licenses and Certifications

None required. Preferred: cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP); ML framework credentials. PMP or SAFe agile certification a plus.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

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