Associate Director of Business Unit Maintenance - The Kraft Heinz Company

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. 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.
 

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. This role will report directly to both the Business Unit Leadership (to enable execution) and the Zero-Based Transformation Excellence Team (ZTE) (to enable process and governance).

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. Develop and execute targeted improvement plans for underperforming metrics.
• 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.

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

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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 contactNAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.