Kraft Heinz

MaterialsManager

$104–130k Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Materials Manager at Kraft Heinz. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee and lead implementation of RMP system. Manage and evaluate Warehouse Department personnel performance”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve targeted RCR; Develop, implement and monitor department goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Ability to identify and solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to work flexible days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekend work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years’ supervisory experience, 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, logistical, warehousing or distribution, Working knowledge of financial and budgetary experience, Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, presentation and facilitation skills, Ability to exercise considerable judgment and strategic planning, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, In-depth knowledge of State and Federal rules/regulations such as EEO, OSHA, FDA, USDA, Ability to identify and solve problems, Must be able to work flexible days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekend work

Nice to Have

SAP experience, Supervisory experience preferably in warehousing

What You'll Do.

Oversee and lead implementation of RMP system

Manage and evaluate Warehouse Department personnel performance

and manage department functions

Assure accurate and timely computer system data entry

Assure accurate shipping

and production records

Assist with hold and recall procedures

Direct activities to assure storage requirements are met

Assure department personnel safety

motivation and effectiveness

implement and monitor department goals

Develop and manage department budget

and lift truck certification and training

Maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation

Coordinates and expedites flow of materials for planned production

Manages capital and process improvement projects for department

Administer department and Company policies and procedures

Provide leadership and guidance during budget building

Interprets company policies to workers

Enforces policies and safety regulations

Oversee safety processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; Work with other department employees in facility; Work with outside carriers and storage locations; Work with factory and corporate management; Work with external vendors; Active involvement on Factory Staff and other teams/committees; Provide input into the long-range planning of the facility; Make effective decisions impacting department, factory budgets, and personnel; Make decisions impacting Company business and outside agencies or companies; Human resource responsibilities will include departmental interviewing/evaluating/hiring prospective employees, goal setting, performance evaluation, employee relations, consistent administration of policies and procedures, training, recognition, EEO/AAP, Labor Relations commitment/opportunities and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Effective communications

Process & Methodology

Manage capital and process improvement projects for department, Project management skills

Full Job Description

## _Job Description_ * Oversee and lead the implementation of the RMP (Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR. * The incumbent is responsible for managing and evaluating the performance of personnel in the Warehouse Department. * Plan, organize, and manage department functions effectively: * Manage inventory (timely, compliance with Company policies, timely reporting, Fifo rotation). * Assure accurate and timely computer system data entry (SAP). * Assure accurate shipping, receiving, and production records. * Assist with hold and recall procedures to assure customer safety in conjunction with Quality * Direct activities to assure that storage requirements for ingredients and finished goods are met. * Assure department personnel safety, training, motivation and effectiveness. * Develop, implement and monitor department goals. * Develop and manage department budget. * Assume all safety, system, and lift truck certification and training. * Maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation. * Coordinates and expedites flow of materials for planned production. * Plan, organize and implement effective communications for/with: * Manages capital and process improvement projects for department. * Department employees. * Other department/employees in facility. * Outside carriers and storage locations. * Factory and corporate management. * External vendors. * Provide leadership for facility by active involvement on Factory Staff and other teams/committees as required. Provide input into the long-range planning of the facility. * Make effective decisions impacting department, factory budgets, and personnel. Incumbent also may be required to make decisions impacting Company business and outside agencies or companies, such as USDA, purchasing contracts, product hold/recall, etc. * Administer department and Company policies and procedures as part of the factory management staff. * Financia

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