Sr. Manager, Productivity & Supply Chain Dev.- Meat & CheeseApply locations Chicago, IL
Time type Full time
Posted on Posted 6 Days Ago
Job requisition id R-87485
Job DescriptionThe role involves leading productivity and supply chain development efforts for large-scale projects within the Meat & Cheese Supply Chain. Key responsibilities include tracking project timelines and costs, troubleshooting financial issues, delivering financial targets, and ensuring effective collaboration with manufacturing, R&D, and supply chain partners.
Essential Responsibilities Productivity Lead productivity efforts for large scale projects. Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and leading team meetings. Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and lead communication.Track and forecast all Productivity projects across the Meat & Cheese Supply Chain.Troubleshoot financial and system issues to ensure appropriate tracking and forecasting of Productivity projects.Lead and deliver assigned financial targets while leading resource & funding prioritization. Engage and support efficiency agenda to deliver cost reduction targets.Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives as the need arises and support the continuous improvement through collaboration with key partners and standard methodology sharing.Lead and/or participate in various partner governance forums (i.e. Ops Stage gate/Leadership teams).Supply Chain Development Lead commercialization effort for large scale projects, platform innovation programs or significant capital related initiatives. Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and manage communication. Ensure effective team engagement with the manufacturing location, R&D, supply planning, and engineering.Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed. Provide updates to project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles. Escalate concerns and issues, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.Lead internal feasibility assessment and business case to support business team's scoping requests; Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.Partner with External Manufacturing managers and EM procurement to deliver against scoping activities outside of current Kraft Heinz capabilities.Lead and/or participate in various stakeholder governance forums (i.e. Stage gate/Leadership teams).Partner with the Business Units/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Engineering to develop a strategic capacity plan.Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or other related field.Minimum of 4 years combined experience in manufacturing, business development, Engineering or HQ business team experience.1 year experience in Project Management for Consumer Products.1 year experience in Basic Supply Chain/Finance Principles.Competencies/Abilities: Analytical skills.Work towards results.Strong financial acumen.Ability to plan and complete transformation of the supply chains from a cost standpoint.Building and strengthening relationships.Leading through ambiguity.Communication - Written and Presentation.Locations: Chicago/Aon, Glenview, or any Meat & Cheese Plant (Columbia, Coshocton, Davenport, Kirksville, New Ulm, Newberry, Springfield)Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
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 ******. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
We're committed to:
Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.
#J-18808-Ljbffr