Kraft Heinz
Workforce&ProjectGovernanceCoordinator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Workforce & Project Governance Coordinator at Kraft Heinz. Skills: Workforce scheduling systems ownership (Indeavor / Dayforce), KHMS “Road to 80%” program governance (90-day plan), Benefits tracking and effectiveness verification (CI / Finance / Engineering), Cross-functional coordination (Operations / HR / Training). Own site workforce scheduling. Own the governance of all improvement initiatives across the plant through our KHMS Road to 85% initiative”
What You'll Achieve.
Indeavor schedules are accurate, current, and aligned to Dayforce matching exceptions reduced and resolved quickly; Attendance tracked and Staffing aligned and well coordinated between operations / training and HR; All improvement through our KHMS Road to 85% initiative governance cadence runs consistently (meetings held, agendas/notes/actions maintained, escalation happens early); Actions and milestones do not slip without visibility, owners, and countermeasures; Project go-lives are tracked with CI and Finance to confirm realized value vs expected value, and learnings are captured for future waves
Industry & Context.
Ability to translate data into priorities; problem-solving; countermeasures
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid moving mechanical outside weather extreme risk of electrical shock and vibration, noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
governance discipline (cadence, follow-through, action management), Detailed oriented and data comfort (spreadsheets, trackers). Ability to translate data into priorities, Ability to hold peers / owners accountable without direct authority, Systems mindset and continuous improvement orientation, Safety and Quality orientation, Comfortable with systems like Indeavor, Zarpac to drive day to day work output, organizational skills and both oral and written communication skills are a must for this position, Good communication skills, Typing skills and ability to analyze and use data, Must be self-managing or have a history of being a self-starter, You must be able to hold the team accountable and have a proven track record to do that, Are able to communicate and escalate properly to the right levels of the organization (like HR), Must be able to work with team leads on leadership / communication and people development
Nice to Have
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
What You'll Do.
Own site workforce scheduling
Own the governance of all improvement initiatives across the plant through our KHMS Road to 85% initiative
Central coordination point between Operations
the Training department
CI and Finance on scheduling of workforce
training and all improvement projects
Own Indeavor labor planning and scheduling tool performance for the site
Load demand and maintain schedule inputs required for weekly labor planning
Ensure qualification cards are current so employees are scheduled into qualified roles
Manage moves per standard crewing and update schedules accordingly
Flag coverage gaps and coordinate resolution with Process Owners
Monitor schedule-to-timekeeping alignment (Indeavor ↔ Dayforce)
and drive closure with the right partners
Own the governance model and operating cadence for Road to 80% projects
Ensure projects have the right level of change management approvals and communication of these change management are on time and to the right stakeholders
Ensure the right meetings happen on time
with the right attendees
and that discussions stay effective and decision-oriented
Maintain project timeline visibility (milestones
due dates) and drive action closure
Escalate risks early when actions fall behind or dependencies are blocked
Standardize meeting agenda
and follow-up expectations across the program
Work with individual teams to identify expected value
Partner with Continuous Improvement
Finance and Engineering to validate expected value for projects before go-live
Build/maintain a simple effectiveness tracking approach post go-live (actual vs expected)
Surface gaps between expected and realized value and coordinate problem-solving/adjustments with owners
Capture and share learnings to improve future project selection and execution
Act as a central point between Operations leadership
and Training for staffing readiness (hiring → onboarding → training → sign-off) as needed to support coverage and capability
Accountability for QRMP standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination (Operations / HR / Training); Central coordination point between Operations, HR, the Training department, CI and Finance; Coordinate resolution with Process Owners; Drive closure with the right partners; Partner with Continuous Improvement, Finance and Engineering; Coordinate problem-solving/adjustments with owners; Work with team leads on leadership / communication and people development
Communication Scope
organizational skills and both oral and written communication skills are a must for this position; Good communication skills; Are able to communicate and escalate properly to the right levels of the organization (like HR)
Process & Methodology
governance of improvement initiatives, KHMS Road to 80% program governance, project timeline visibility, action closure, risk escalation, meeting agenda standardization, action log standardization, follow-up expectation standardization, benefits tracking, effectiveness verification, value validation, effectiveness tracking, problem-solving, project selection and execution
Full Job Description
## _Job Description_ **Kraft Heinz - Winchester** **Workforce & Project Governance Coordinator Job Description** Department: Operations Position Type: Hourly Hourly Wage: $31.99 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.**_ SUMMARY:**** The Workforce Scheduling Coordinator owns site workforce scheduling and owns the governance of all improvement initiatives across the plant through our KHMS Road to 85% initiative. This role is the central coordination point between Operations, HR, the Training department, CI and Finance on scheduling of workforce, attendance, staffing, training and all improvement projects. **This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager** ## ** **What Success Looks Like (Key Outcomes): ## 1\. Indeavor schedules are accurate, current, and aligned to qualifications; Dayforce matching exceptions reduced and resolved quickly. Attendance tracked and Staffing aligned and well coordinated between operations / training and HR ## 2\. All improvement through our KHMS Road to 85% initiative governance cadence runs consistently (meetings held, agendas/notes/actions maintained, escalation happens early) ## 3\. Actions and milestones do not slip without visibility, owners, and countermeasures ## 4\. Project go-lives are tracked with CI and Finance to confirm realized value vs expected value, and learnings are captured for future waves PROFICIENCIES / ABILITIES: 1\. Strong governance discipline (cadence, follow-through, action management) 2\. Detailed oriented and data comfort (spreadsheets, trackers). Ability to translate data into priorities 3\. Ability to hold peers / owners accountable without direct authority 4\. Systems mindset and continuous improvement orientation 5\. Safety and Quality orientation 6\. Comfortable with systems like I
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