MRO Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Lead to work at our food processing facility in Avon, NY! Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

Basic Purpose: As a member of the Maintenance Team, the MRO/Storeroom Leader provides direction and leadership for all storeroom activity for the manufacturing site. The role will improve the site’s storeroom systems to reduce site maintenance and reliability cost while decreasing stockroom parts inventory to maintain optimal min / max levels. The role will ensure the stockroom supply meets the PM Plan and will maintain the desired reliability that is needed for the facilities expectations.  In addition, the Storeroom Leader will maintain accurate stockroom inventories by performing the weekly cycle counts. This role is also responsible for shipping and receiving for the site.  This position will perform the procurement for MRO / storeroom and work order demand planning.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Period ending KPI reporting.
• Maintain the Storeroom inventory and ensure equipment BOMs are correct.
• Use SAP PM, P-card, and Ariba to procure storeroom and work order parts.
• Networking within the segment and across segment
• Maintain period spending report to manage budget.
• Audit cycle counts – 100% annually.
• Point person for maintenance leaders and project leaders when adding new parts inventory to the facility.
• Maintain inventory by adding / removing items as needed.
• Site shipping and receiving
• Actively participates in weekly maintenance planning meetings.
• Period meeting with customers on stock-outs
• Responsible for working with the Reliability Planner / Scheduler to kit parts for WO’s.
• Calculate and communicate storeroom value by period.
• The ability to handle multiple priorities and complexity.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes & equipment
• Effective written and oral communication
• Business process application with SAP PM
• Asset accountability
• Advanced computer skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook Email, Internet
• Strong collaboration skills and networking capabilities

Preferred Knowledge:

• Previous storeroom experience
• Previous maintenance experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a TPM / technical, manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience working in Quality.
• Demonstrated experience working in safety.
• Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.

Environment & Schedule:

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed during his/her job to: high noise levels, chemicals, exposure to frozen product, fumes or airborne particles, numerous stair climbing, and slippery floors and sub-freezing environments, and may be required to perform work from ladders or elevated work platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting / carrying (10-50 lbs.).
• Frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling / gripping / bending / stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and / or confined spaces and have full mobility to climb stairs & ladders. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years Maintenance experience.

• A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must have strong communication skills
• Prior manufacturing experience is helpful

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you choose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability.
• Hourly pay starting at $42.69/hr
• A $1.25 shift differential for second or $2.50 shift differential for third shift.

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 commitment 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 cultivating 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.

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 [email protected]

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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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 [email protected].