General information

All posting locations: Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 21-May-2024

Ref #: R-82786

Description & Requirements

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

Team Lead Job Description

Department: Operations

Position Type: Hourly Wage Type: Class G

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: Provide leadership and support to their team in order to ensure efficient production of quality Kraft Heinz products.

PREREQUISITE: Must have solid understanding of Filler Operator role.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant's safety goals. Safety - must be on a Safety Team either as a co-leader or participant. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures; must follow all Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies. Coordinates on-line operations with Operators, Technicians, other team members, and Support Staff members in order to meet production schedules within operating budgets and to increase outputs. Monitor and control entire production process and flow from raw materials/packaging through finished goods. Conducts first level Green Room meetings to align with KHMS standards. Prepares information for and attends level 2 meetings. Attends quarterly Team Lead meetings. Monitors Quality, Safety, G.M.P. and Housekeeping issues and coordinates solutions. Reviews HACCP checks, does ATP swab tests, monitors heat exchanger charts and verifies hourly Oscar Board completion. In addition, the Team Lead also verifies and signs off on all respective CIL and CLM books, flat pouch, Oscar Board and arpac leaker forms. Coordinates slop removal with the Farmer when necessary. Must learn quality data sheets and verify weight control data throughout the shift. Takes appropriate action if weights are out of control limits. Must learn basic Zarpac navigation, Quality Suites, OEE/MES, RSVIEW, and/or KHS; Completes HOLD process before ending their shift. Reviews and submits daily quality reports, production results and explicit detail to help complete the shift G2G. Communicates production, cost and efficiency information to the Team. Communicates any HR, Safety or Quality information, etc. Spends 80-100% of time on the floor, arranges for coverage, relieves, and fills in as needed. Evaluates and communicates team and individual performance to develop and build teamwork; Verifies timesheets, is responsible for the team completing their CBTs on time, fully completing the level 1 Boards and covering off with the off-going Team Lead 30 minutes prior to the start of their shift. Helps resolve conflicts on the floor; perform multiple tasks simultaneously, does what's best for the business and eliminates unnecessary downtime. Hold team members accountable for their actions and demonstrates positive behaviors of pride, teamwork and integrity. Reviews Zarpac/OEE/MES reports and makes corrections if necessary. Identifies safety concerns and resolves immediately; knows plant evacuation and spill control procedures. Follows up on employee training and ensures that the trainer is following the WI. Implements compliance with OEE and yield targets. Completes 30, 60 and 90 day reviews on time. Performs other operations and quality duties as necessary. The Team Lead is responsible for their team being compliant on all KHMS forms, flat pouch forms, Oscar Board audits, CIL/CLM binders, Arpac yield forms, defect card policy and the Team Lead daily round form. Various duties as assigned. Must be flexible with work schedule to include occasional required training sessions on Saturday's and or Sunday's.

This position is a leadership role. A Team Lead must be able to lead in a positive manner when delivering an unpopular decision. A Team Lead must be able to adapt and implement changes as they come about. A Team Lead is an honest, dedicated and dependable leader. A Team Lead is a competitive, goal setting and achieving individual who is up to conquer any challenge that they are presented with.

COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting optimally to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration - Working optimally with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the capabilities above a good candidate will possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi task, a basic understanding of mechanic parts and how they work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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.