Job Description

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development – Heinz

Location: Chicago Aon

Responsibilities

• This Senior Manager role in Supply Chain Development is focused on end-to-end delivery and execution of Heinz innovation, capacity, growth, cost savings and supply continuity projects.
• Lead technical and supply chain readiness to support commercialization activity using tools that prepare the supply chain and manufacturing facilities for successful start- ups for growth, capacity, supply continuity and cost out initiatives
• Support the SCL team during project scoping to align on MOQs for materials and production and support the launch of NPDs post launch to mitigate SCL.
• Lead all communications relative to identifying risks and provide solutions to capacity constraint assets – focused on productivity and NPD initiatives.
• Provide input and solutions in commercialization meetings as they relate to manufacturing solutions.  
• Scope major manufacturing cost improvement initiatives through cross functional collaboration and provide timely updates to senior leaders.
• Scope network capacity and E2E loss analysis with business partners. Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.
• Develop capital business cases in conjunction with finance and project teams to support business growth initiatives and lead capital associated with developing such capability.  Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, inventory, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.
• Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.
• Participate in various stakeholder governance forums (i.e. Stage gate/Leadership teams)
• Partner with the Business Units/ Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/ Engineering to develop a 5 year strategic capacity plan. Create innovative solutions to address GAPs/ Constraints.
• Manage and develop with the collaboration of marketing/sales the growth and innovation pipeline requests ensuring that proper financial and capability hurdles are properly met.
• Partner with EM Quality and to ensure that any NPDs targeted to be produced at comanufacturers are compliant with KHC golden rule requirements.
• Provide updates to senior leadership, 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, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in manufacturing, supply chain development or HQ business team experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management for Consumer Products
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Basic Marketing/Finance Principles
• Minimum  1 year of Plant Manufacturing experience (preferred)

Competencies/Abilities:

• Strategic capabilities/business acumen
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus
• Building and strengthening relationships
• Managing through ambiguity
• Strong Communication-Written and Presentation

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

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

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

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.