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Lead Production Technician

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Springfield, MO
Junior
Springfield, MO
Junior
The Lead Production Technician at Kraft Heinz is responsible for maintaining equipment, leading a team in compliance with safety and quality standards, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring production targets are met. This role involves planning, scheduling, and mentoring team members, as well as participating in daily direction meetings.
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Job Description
Production Technician at a glance....
Compensation Overview:
Starting pay range $30.04 per hour, plus a .50 shift differential for second shift!
Work Schedule:
2:30pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Friday) *Weekends and Overtime may be required as needed*
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Production Technician to work at our facility in Springfield, MO. Ideal candidates must be motivated to work in a team-orientated, fast-paced environment. This position requires individuals to perform duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
What's on the menu?
Job Responsibilities:
• Accountable for meeting KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) requirements as outlined in the Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering (MRE) Pillar.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes
• Use Lock Out Tag Out, wear safety harness, and other safety protocols when needed to service equipment.
• Perform machine maintenance PMs and repairs
• Maintenance Break-down elimination
• Lead and coordinate activities required to restore production due to unscheduled downtime.
• Clean, inspect, lubricate the line, and defect handling.
• Relieve operators for breaks and cover positions on the line as needed.
• Use SAP for maintenance work orders
• Use Machine Centerline Settings to ensure proper product flow.
• Lead team to develop and implement shift plan.
• Ensure operating procedures are followed by the team.
• Support team members to find solutions to complex issues by using Root Cause Failure Analysis and 5 whys tools.
• Lead Performance Board execution.
• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the Springfield QRMP accountability document to ensure a quality product
• Participate in the Daily Direction Setting meetings
• Perform planning and scheduling as needed
• Coach and mentor team members to develop key skills for the role assigned to them.
• Analyze trends on results and systems to find opportunities and set action plans to deliver target results.
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
Minimum Qualifications:
• Basic math, reading, and communication.
• Ability to implement maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance work orders without help.
• Basic operation, process adjustments and repairs of the assigned line.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on highly mechanical lines (timing, alignment, etc.)
• 1-year of experience in industrial maintenance or degree related to industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver the targets required. Basic skills regarding situational leadership, communication/escalation, and professional development.
• Ability to use computer for access to multiple computer systems
Physical Requirements:
• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead
• Lifts, carries, pushes, lifts, and grips objects; climbs stairs
• Routinely pulls and moves up to 50 pounds
• Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Ability to stand while inserting components and do sustain activity jobs.
• Ability to adjust to temperature changes (lower 40s to upper 90s); can be in hot/humid or cool environment depending on assigned job tasks.
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)
Springfield Plant
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] .

Top Skills

Industrial Maintenance
Mechanical Systems
Quality Risk Management
SAP

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