The Kraft Heinz Company Looking for Production Manager at Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Full Time

All posting locations Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Job Function 06 – Manufacturing

Date Published 14-Apr-2023

Ref # R-68961

Description & Requirements

About the role

Lead and manage a team of supervisors- to maximise efficiencies in productivity levels while maintaining product integrity and quality. You will manage all production operations- working closely with a collaborative leadership team and Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Positive leadership and development of people to ensure alignment with personal and business goals;
• Effective allocation of plant resources- including people resources and capital.
• Measure production performance and costs- analyse results and initiate corrective action as required to achieve optimum results;
• Proactively seek opportunities for cost reduction and improved productivity- including process and performance improvements- waste reduction- increased safety- reduced financial spend etc.;
• Champion quality- safety and environmental policies- ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory responsibilities in Food Safety;
• Cross collaboration with all functions across site and Watties Kraft Heinz to share knowledge and deliver best practice results.

About You

Your strong leadership experience coupled with your expert knowledge within a food processing/ and or manufacturing environment will ensure your success in this role. You will have

• Experience in a similar role- including change management skills and budgeting;
• Understanding of R&M requirements;
• Proficient in production planning and scheduling for optimum OEE;
• Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with your people and the broader business;
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Work perks

We empower our people to own their work- and we believe that our employees are our competitive advantage.

• Join a positive and innovative culture- where you are empowered to take ownership;
• Access to our staff food shop- where you can purchase Watties Kraft Heinz products at staff prices;
• Wellbeing – annual health checks & flu shots- wellbeing sessions & webinars;
• Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver.
• Monthly lunch shouts for you and your colleagues
• Opportunities for you to progress into other areas of our business
• Competitive pay
• Staff parking onsite

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.