Job Description

Kraft Heinz North America is on a mission to transform its factories and significantly enhance operational efficiency by over 30%.

Achieving this ambitious target requires meticulous planning, robust execution, and unwavering discipline.

Pivotal Role in Operational Efficiency

The POD Maintenance Lead is a pivotal role, responsible for implementing, governing, and measuring best-in-class maintenance practices across a cluster of factories within the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) framework.

This role directly supports the Taste, Meals & Snacks business unit and is responsible for maintenance & KHMS strategies at five US based manufacturing sites that align to the Taste, Meals and Snacks POD.

Seeking an Associate Director Level Leader

We are seeking an associate director level leader with high-speed manufacturing experience and demonstrated expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Consistent delivery of sustainable improvements across multi-site manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Own Maintenance Strategy: Create and implement the maintenance strategy for the assigned POD in alignment with KHMS guidelines, driving consistency and best practices across sites.
• Drive TPM Excellence: Lead TPM deployment, coaching teams to establish high-performing, self-sustaining, autonomous maintenance teams within a defined timeline.
• Monitor and Optimize Performance: Track critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including unplanned losses, preventive maintenance compliance, Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) spend, and gross savings.
• Align to Business Priorities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align maintenance initiatives with business goals, prioritizing high-impact improvements.
• Team Development: Assess and enhance maintenance and utilities skillsets across sites, building technical depth and leadership capabilities aligned with business needs.
• CAPEX Planning: Own and manage the five-year Maintenance CAPEX plan for the POD, ensuring investments align with strategic goals.
• Foster Engagement and Culture: Build a culture of efficient execution, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Drive an environment where individuals and teams excel.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership in maintenance and reliability roles with high-speed manufacturing experience.
• Expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including implementation, coaching, and sustainability across multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of management systems, with a focus on implementing and sustaining standardized processes.
• Experience leading within a matrixed organization, with a demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of MRO, spare parts optimization, and cash flow management.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coach and develop teams at all levels.