Global Head of Operational Excellence

The Kraft Heinz Company
Amsterdam
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Strategic thinking","Team collaboration"]

Lead global manufacturing excellence by developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy, advancing KHMS standards, leveraging BATs and benchmarking, and driving continuous improvement across all Kraft Heinz plants to elevate safety, quality, service, productivity, and sustainability.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
7 months ago

Global Head of Operational Excellence

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Job Summary

Lead global manufacturing excellence by developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy, advancing KHMS standards, leveraging BATs and benchmarking, and driving continuous improvement across all Kraft Heinz plants to elevate safety, quality, service, productivity, and sustainability.
Location: Amsterdam
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Operational excellence with a strong focus on continuous improvement systems, maintenance capabilities and digitalization.
  • •Standardization: Continue to improve the Kraft-Heinz Management System (KHMS) globally, ensuring it serves as the foundation for best practices across all manufacturing plants by leading the team of pillar owners to refresh content to sustain best-in-class tools.
  • •Technology and Benchmarking: Leverage Best Available Techniques (BATs) for the food industry, identify world-class technologies and trends, and set global annual goals based on internal and external benchmarks.
  • •Performance Optimization: Conduct performance gap analysis and identify systemic opportunities to consult and support geographical zones worldwide.
  • •Governance: Provide governance on the Manufacturing KPIs at all levels (line to site to BU to Zone to Global)

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Commuting AllowanceHybrid WorkGym MembershipEmployee Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • •10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a demonstrated track record of driving operational efficiency and achieving measurable improvements.
  • •Leadership roles in Manufacturing, Maintenance, and/or Engineering across multiple sites is strongly preferred.
  • •An results-focused mindset, with a proactive approach to innovate and continuously improve.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
Experience:10+ yearsManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration
Tech Stack:KHMSBATsDigitalization

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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