Team leader production

All Posting Locations: Massillon, OH, US

Job Functions: Manufacturing

Date Published: October 24, 2025

Ref#: R-97590

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose:

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing the production activities and employee training and development to cost effectively produce a high quality finished product.

Starting wage $27.00/hr

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate/support the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Submits ideas and works with individuals on the line to implement new and better methods.
• Responsible for the coordination of the line/area to meet or exceed company standards, goals and objectives.
• Manage employee meetings and training.
• Ensure the safety of equipment and personnel through the enforcement of Kraft Heinz safety standards.
• Adhere to process, product, sanitary, and food safety guidelines established by Heinz and government regulators.
• Manage productivity, minimize waste of material, equipment and personnel in accordance with established standards.
• Audit accuracy and completeness of all records.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee time and pay records.
• Manage proper staffing and costs.
• Leading and developing production team.
• Evaluate the job performance of employees and set goal.
• Initiating action in emergency and revising plans to account for changed circumstances.
• Anticipates problems and makes quick decisions under time pressure.
• Makes verbal and/or written recommendations to supervisor or manager concerning a problem or issue.
• Checks products to ensure satisfactory production and physical process is carried out correctly noting defects.
• Checks work completion to a set standard and assign employees to training and/or train employees.
• Have knowledge of sets up, operations, adjustments to equipment or machinery.
• Participate and complete written work instructions, e.g. SOWI, JSA, etc..
• Complete and participate in cross training in other job responsibilities and departments.
• Complete training and participate in problem solving method.

• Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations.
• Performs other assignments as directed by management.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekends as necessary.

• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• Prefer minimum of Associate Degree and 1 to 3 years’ experience directing a work group.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Proficient computer knowledge; Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access and designed inventory systems.
• Excellent planning and organizing, problem solving skills, math skills, communication; verbal and written.
• Excellent people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee groups.
• Knowledge of operations of specific equipment, tools, and the ability to operate a computer.
• Enforce rules, laws, agreements, etc.
• Excellent role model and strategic thought leader.
• Ability to deliver outstanding results.
• Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

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)

Massillon – Hourly

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] .

MANUFACTURING AT KRAFT HEINZ

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Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.