OE Lead

Job Description

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

OE Lead Job Description

Department:  Operations

Position Type: Hourly                Hourly Wage: $34.04

Function: Operations

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Shift: 1st but must be flexible to work when needed on off shifts.

Summary: The Role of the OE Lead is to eliminate process losses on equipment, support the team leads and equipment owners (EO) to create process standards, and coach Line Teams on using standard tools to perform problem solving activities. They are responsible to implement, maintain, and continuously improve the standards of the Daily Management Systems (DMS) they own. They lead the Centerline, Organizational Change and Changeover Daily Management Systems (DMS), as well as data analytics and problem-solving tools.

The OE Lead owns Digital Coach for KHMS and 5S. Responsible for the execution of AAP and identifying/addressing gaps

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Eliminate process losses on equipment
• Ownership centerline, organizational change and changeover DMSs, RCFA
• Participate in daily meetings with process measures, output measures and health checks
• Lead RCFA process and drive corrective/preventative actions with key stakeholders
• Assess line team skills
• Execute projects as aligned within daily meetings
• Own Digital Coach for KHMS
• Owns 5S for the process
• Execution of AAP
• Document control for CL, CIL and other production related documents

Skills & Abilities: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Skills:

• Coaching and training skills
• Technical and practical equipment skills
• Skills interpreting technical data
• Familiarity with RCFA
• Experience in Microsoft Office

Abilities:

• Interpersonal and collaboration at all levels organization
• Analyze and interpret data and information
• Actively get involved in day to day

• Manufacturing resilience

Interpersonal Skills:  This is a leadership role and successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities that align with the Kraft Heinz Winchester culture.

• Positive leadership style with a focus on coaching and mentoring
• Demonstrate Kraft Heinz key values “We own It” and “We Dare to do Better”
• Ability to influence others and drive results through positive leadership

Other Qualifications: Detailed understanding and following of KHC and site policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hold Tags, HACCP, QRMP, FDA, Organic Foreign Objects, Safety and Security. And the following skills:

• Strong organizational skills and both oral and written communication skills are a must for this position
• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics and ZPI skills.
• Ability to understand and mentor management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S.
• Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs.
• Strong communication skills
• Typing skills and ability to manipulate data through the use of spreadsheets
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Must be self-managing or have a history of being a self-starter

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be willing to work on any shift as needed, even though primarily a first shift position.

Personal Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to wear appropriate company-issued safety and GMP equipment, including: steel toe shoes that are also slip resistant, hearing protection, bump cap, and other personal protective equipment.

Revised: 10/2/2024    

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Location(s)

Winchester Plant

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].