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About the Role

Lead commercialization from a Supply Chain perspective to deliver projects on time. Act as liaison and advocate for internal and external manufacturing facilities and operations KPIs. Identify and troubleshoot manufacturing sourcing strategy, partnering closely with procurement. Work closely with R&D, FSQA, Regulatory, Marketing, and the PMO teams. Report on project performance, flag risks to stakeholders, and create and execute mitigation strategies. Inform Supply Chain inputs to project P&Ls. Knowledge of import/ export across the Canada/ US border is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead commercialization from a Supply Chain perspective to deliver projects on time.
Act as liaison and advocate for internal and external manufacturing facilities and operations KPIs.
Identify and troubleshoot manufacturing sourcing strategy, partnering closely with procurement.
Work closely with R&D, FSQA, Regulatory, Marketing, and the PMO teams.
Report on project performance, flag risks to stakeholders, and create and execute mitigation strategies.
Inform Supply Chain inputs to project P&Ls.
Work closely with internal and external manufacturing facilities to optimize total NA network solutions for top brands.
Identify and act as project owner for transformation and operational improvement initiatives.
Identify, track, and champion efforts to improve products, services, or processes that will streamline work and reduce waste in manufacturing facilities.
Develop pipeline, manage internal tracking tool, challenge factory and stakeholders on project risk, and report regularly to leadership.
Coordinate capital requests as project owners to identify, budget scrub, and implement capital engineering projects at internal and external facilities.
Secure funding from internal stakeholders, participate in budgeting, ensure on time implementation and own projects from a cashflow perspective.
Work with procurement to analyze opportunities in make vs buy.
Ensure appropriate manufacturing strategy and sourcing solutions (internal and external) are in place to deliver growth and innovation agenda within Canada Zone.
Own sustainable and cost-effective Supply Chain solutions, working with in-network plants as well as future manufacturers.
Act as the champion and conduit between Operations planning and the business team, ensuring all operational milestones are achieved.
Maintain a superior level of communication between project team members, external manufacturers, internal leadership stakeholders, and vendors.

Requirements

University degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science
6+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Research and Development
Food or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience would be considered an asset
Proven Project management experience, minimum 3 years
Experience and knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and Continuous Improvement methodology
Strong people management skills, managerial experience as well as leading without direct influence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working cross functionally across the business
Superior analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills and exposure to senior management
Willingness to travel based on business requirements, up to 20-25% to visit partner and internal manufacturing facilities

Skills

Project management
Lean Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
People management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Conceptual skills
Presentation skills
Facilitation skills
Import/export knowledge (Canada/US border)

Location

Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

6+ years
3 years (Project Management)

Education Level

University degree

Salary/Compensations

$96,200.00 - $120,200.00

Benefits

Performance-based bonus
Healthcare coverage
Protection and savings plans
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Flexible Work Arrangements
Recognition programs
Training opportunities
Employee Family Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
Savings/Pension plans
Life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Discounted Perks

About the Company

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
We have iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world.
We deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.
Our mission is to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry.
We are driven by consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships.
We drive innovation across every part of our company.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity.
We believe in being good humans, working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We are proud of where we’ve been and thrilled about where we’re headed.
We are nourishing the world and leading the future of food.
We grow our people to grow our business.
We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance.
We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions.
We celebrate our wins and our failures.
We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths.
We are growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Equal Opportunity

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.