Head of Digital Manufacturing Supply Chain, North America

What's on the Menu:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead, execute, and deliver Industry 4.0 and IoT solutions (50%)

• Manage CAPEX and deliver savings (10%)

• Design and manage internal technology hub (10%)

• Drive productivity and growth (20%)

• Design and sustain digital manufacturing roadmap and advise on holistic digital strategy (10%)

• Build a High-Performing Digital Organization: Foster a culture of rapid value creation, leveraging digital expertise to propel the organization into a new era of operations.

• Drive Digital Excellence: Ensure Kraft Heinz (KHC) becomes the benchmark for digital operations, embracing state-of-the-art technologies from OEMs and start-ups.

• Enable Digital Infrastructure: Implement automated ways of working, minimizing human intervention, and ensure seamless user adaptation in production and management.

• Attract and Retain Top Talent: Develop and sustain a digital manufacturing roadmap, focusing on opportunity areas, and advise on holistic digital strategy and benchmarking.

• Lead Industry 4.0 and IoT Initiatives: Execute and deliver optimal solutions for manufacturing processes, system solutions, and full NA manufacturing network.

• Manage CAPEX and Deliver Savings: Oversee a $18M budget to realize minimum annual savings of $40M

• Establish a Digital Revolution Team: Design and manage an internal technology hub to deliver in-house digital solutions and transform operations requirements into specifications.

• Drive Productivity and Growth: Increase productivity, ensure organizational growth, and attract new talent by enhancing digital employee abilities through coaching, mentoring, and assisting in new ways of working.

Recipe for Success:

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Manufacturing Operations: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a strong understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and quality control.

• Digital Transformation: 5+ years of experience in driving digital transformation initiatives, with expertise in MES, IoT, data analytics, and other Industry 4.0 technologies.

• Leadership: 5+ years of management experience, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.

• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience in planning, execution, risk management, and resource allocation

• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and align digital manufacturing initiatives with business objectives, with experience in developing business cases and conducting ROI analysis.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Role will travel 40% of the time. Additionally, this role requires 5 days/week. This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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:

$214,400.00 – $268,000.00

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

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.