Gr17 KHMS Team Lead

Kraft Heinz Company
Holland, MI

The KHMS Team Lead is the floor leader and process subject matter expert (SME) for the TRIO team. They are responsible for eliminating losses and delivering positive outcomes against key performance indicators (KPIs). The KHMS Team Lead is responsible for building capability in operating teams to deliver improved outcomes across the site. They are responsible to implement, maintain and continuously improve the Daily Management Systems (DMS) for their focus area that includes Clean Inspect Lubrication (CIL), Centerline Management (CLM), 5S, Performance Boards, Level Meetings, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). This role provides support for the plant and may be assigned to any department. The focus area will be determined at the discretion of the site leadership team; subject to change, and may be based upon seniority, relevant experience, and business needs.

Job Description

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

  • Hourly union position
  • Rate: $32.11/hr
  • Reports into Production Department Process Owner
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:

May work overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.

  • 3rd Shift – 9:30pm to 6:30am

Plant Overview:

  • Over 300 employees
  • Holland Plant has been around since 1897
  • Products produced: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
  • Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties:

Provide leadership in operations assessing, coaching, or teaching team members on area processes, procedures, or work instructions Act as a SME, providing guidance to ensure their process areas are not constrained due to the lack of capability or knowledge Facilitates communication and collaboration between operations and support departments Collaborates with operators and support functions to develop and execute plans to win each shift

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership in Operations

Develops strong coaching skills to provide effective feedback for plant team members in area of expertise

Provides mentorship and guidance for operator development and training

Provide guidance for operator troubleshooting

SME

Champions, leads, and executes equipment, reliability, or process improvement projects

Provides process specific guidance and expertise to production and support teams

Leads production team to develop and execute a plan to win the shift

Facilitates Communication

Reports out at relevant meetings KPI’s

Updates relevant KPIs and metrics to ensure effective and efficient communication of process areas activities and outcomes

Partners with site leadership teams to ensure key stakeholders are aware of critical equipment or process failures

Win the Shift

Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans (Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) current/future state)

Analyze daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities

Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours

Investigates initial root cause of top stops utilizing KHMS tools

Develop plan for the shift for ownership areas

Lead level 1 meetings

Participate in level 2 and Daily Production Meeting (DPM)

Discuss top stops, root causes and establish countermeasures in a plan to win the shift

Manage DMS completion and compliance and develop action plan for any outages

Additional Responsibilities

Accountable for meeting KHMS requirements as outlined in Digital Coach Works with Process Owner, CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to address losses Ensure all safety and quality guidelines are being followed Maintain legible, neat and accurate records and reports Works with TRIO to identify improvement projects for process area Drives breakthrough results in planned and unplanned downtime reduction Leads/supports RCFA process as assigned Support DMS training and coaching Coaches, trains, and develops team by serving as process area coach and resource Actively participates in KHMS structured processes and DPM according to standard Serve as leader or participant on assigned teams and support team decisions as needed Create and/or track OEE performance reports for assigned area Request support from leadership and support groups to remove barriers Organize planned stops Conduct coaching in ownership areas for root cause analysis of process failures and/or break downs and defect handing process May be required to work in different business units and other shifts to expand business knowledge Utilize the SAP system for entering notifications and tracking production requirements Execute daily skills using email, word processing and spreadsheet management Perform and oversee all work in accordance with Kraft Heinz, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and NEC standards (in a safe and efficient manner consistent with lockout/tagout, hot work, fall protection, and other OSHA regulations) Facilitate timely completion and effectiveness of safety and FSQ corrective actions for area of responsibility Comply with all Kraft Heinz policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Understand and accepts the operational reliability culture using KHMS tools and is supportive of plant and department team goals and vision Manage and improve start up, shut down, and changeover processes Support line day to day activities Performs other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Knowledge:

KHMS Pillars (Specifically PM, Continuous Improvement (CI), TRIO) DMS (CIL, CLM, 5S, Performance Boards) Structured problem-solving tools (Fish-bone / 5-why / etc.)

Skills:

Strong coaching, teaching, and leadership skills Strong time management skills Strong computer skills, typing skills, and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets Strong organizational and planning skills

Abilities :

Able to collaborate in high stress environment Effective interpersonal skills across all levels Able and willing to present to small groups Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets Committed to self-development required of the role Ability to adapt and remain flexible in dynamic situations

Prerequisites

Qualified or demonstrate expertise in; CIL, CLM, 5S, Basic Problem Solving (5-Whys) Willingness to become Yellow Belt qualified

Career Progression

Team Leaders next role is typically as a Process Owner or equivalent leadership role

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 - 100 pounds, requesting assistance as necessary.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed during his/her job to high noise levels, chemicals, exposure to strong odors, fumes or airborne particles, constant stair climbing, and slippery floors.

Personal Protective Equipment : The employee is regularly required to wear company authorized safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, rubber boots, chemical protection and other personal protective equipment to successfully perform the functions of this job safely.

Qualifications:

  • Upon hire will train to become Lock Out Tag Out certified and maintain qualification
  • Must successfully pass on the job training and maintain operator qualification

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, Recognition, Training

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

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

Location(s)

Holland Factory



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 [email protected] .

Posted 2026-04-09

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