Team Leader

General information

All posting locations: Wigan, , United Kingdom

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 20-Apr-2023

Ref #: R-69178

Description & Requirements

Production- safety- quality- people within the specified production / technology area on a shift basis. Primarily delivery of the shift results however also required to take active role in the longer-term improvement activity and plans for the area.

Facilitates problem solving sessions with operators and engineers to understand and root cause and eradicate problem form occurring again.

Ensure compliance with KHMS principles CIL- defect tagging- etc.

Leader standard work with focus on activity that grows/ improves the business.

Actively engages with the team of the shop floor on an hour by hour basis.

Focus efforts on eradicating tasks that do not add value to the business.

Safe working environment delivering good quality products to agreed production plans whilst ensuring labour and yield controls are in place and being adhered to.

Leading the teams through regular performance reviews using HGPS principles of short interval control and multi-disciplined teams. Generation of actions as an output of this process which will deliver improved performance before the next review point.

Ensuring repeat or problems which cannot be resolved in a timely manner- are escalated to the appropriate levels and managed in an organised and systematic manner.

Using appropriate problem-solving tools where required to address reoccurring issues. Management and direction of shift engineering resources to aid this process

Proactive approach to improving safety and GMP standards within the area of responsibility- communicating with external resources where required to ensure cleaning standards are improved where possible.

Carrying out all necessary company communications to required standards and ensuring all sign off and compliance is taking place.

Engagement of teams to actively seek out performance and costs improvement opportunities wherever possible. Be able to demonstrate personal involvement and contribution in these initiatives.

Ensure focus on safety initiatives is evident with approach to deliver zero lost time or minor accidents evident.

In the event of any issues taking place on the shift- demonstrating the ability to manage and contain these events so as to minimise the impact on the business.

Ensure that all productions activities (start-ups- shutdowns- changeovers) are planned out with potential risks identified and managed accordingly

Maintaining of discipline standards and application of company procedures across the area of responsibility.

Clear communication through other areas of the production team in order to coordinate activity appropriately.

Review personal performance with line manager and have the ability to demonstrate with evidence your personal contribution to the areas results.

Development of the team to ensure that succession planning is in place and also the ability to maintain a flexible trained team with little or no reliance on bought in key skills in order to operate the shift.

Involvement in focused improvement projects or capital projects.

Review and adjust the production plans as appropriate in order to meet all business demands as and when activity dictates.

Active engagement in the area steering and review process’ in order to add an individual contribution to the team’s success

Work with the PQL role to implement and roll out agreed improvement plans

Ensuring effective shop floor based handovers are taking place to aid continuity across shift changes

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.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.