Associate Director, Maintenance

Job Description

Kraft Heinz North America is transforming its factories to significantly improve the Operational Efficiency of its Equipment by over 30%. This ambition requires planning and laser focus implementation. The POD Maintenance Lead has the crucial role of implementing and measuring the Maintenance processes and governance dictated by the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS). As a company we believe that following the KHMS discipline will allow us to achieve the ambitious targets- the POD Leads will be the guardian of this discipline across their respective factories. The role will have a dual reporting into the Business Unit (to enable execution) and the ZTE (to enable process and governance).   

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Own and implement the Maintenance strategy for the POD. Ensure the strategy’s implementation, adherence, and measurement within KHMS guidelines.
• Implement, coach, monitor, and measure the KHMS implementation with a time bound target to make the factories high performing, self-sustaining, Autonomous Teams.
• Align the factories to the companies targets and prioritize the high impact improvements.
• Monitor the prescribed Key Performance Indicators (Unplanned Losses, Preventive Maintenance Compliance, Maintenance Repair & Operations Spend, Gross Savings, etc.) and timely introduce plans/programs to non-performing KPI’s.
• Deploy and participate in Maintenance and Utilities people and skill map and ensure development of the team to align with business needs.
• Partner with the business to ensure clear Maintenance actions and deliverables.
• Own the Maintenance CAPEx 5 Year plan for the respective POD.
• Build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and teams can excel and continuously improve; participate in establishing an effective technical and leadership development plan for the maintenance/utility’s organization.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Management Systems knowledge and application
• Maintenance strategy ownership and successful implementation
• Indirectly leading large teams through influence. Functioning in a matrix organization
• Spare parts and store optimization and cash flow management
• Translating strategy to actions and measured goals

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires normal working hours and travel up to 40%.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$154,700.00 - $193,400.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs