Packaging Lead 1st Shift

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Cedar Rapids, IA:
Full time:
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Job Description ##
** Packaging Lead-1st Shift, 6:30am-3:00pm**##
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* Location:

** Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids
4601 C Street SWCedar Rapids, IA, 52404##
** Plant Overview:*
* · 3-Shift Operation
· Non
- Union Facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members which are a mix of temporary and full-time associates.
· 100% Food Service, 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 Filling lines, and 4 packaging lines.
· Products include Frozen Soups and Macaroni & Cheese
** Company History:
** Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids started as Ashby Soups and was originated in the mid 1980’s by Jamie and Shannon Ashby, along with their mother, using family held recipes for many kinds of soups. In the 1990s’ the name was changed to Quality Chef Foods. Heinz acquired Quality Chef foods in the mid 2000’s. In 2015 Kraft and Heinz merged to become Kraft Heinz as we know it today.##

** Community Overview:
** The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area is known as the cultural corridor.  There is always something to do, a site to visit or a show to see! Also, from Cedar Rapids there is an easy commute, great school communities, low crime rates and bike friendly. Cost of living ratio great.  Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options.

You’ll find that Cedar Rapids offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest.

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** Job Overview:
** Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.?  This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is looking for candidates that want to make great soups!

The purpose of the Team Lead is to successfully coordinate designated areas of production process and the hand-offs between including preparation, cooking and packaging of products. Also to provide guidance, training and development to others in department/area.##
** Responsibilities & Duties:
*** Coordinates with CI Lead and Maintenance on key areas of focus.
* Manages Team Members execution of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving and Oscar system execution.
* Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.
* Assists teams with developing and implementing CIL, CL, and Changeover programs.
* Responsible for escalating production issues and when gaps in performance prevent themselves.
* Continuously improve their technical skill set by progressing through Step Up Card system.
* Supervise all subordinates in department to make sure all areas are functioning together.
* Work directly with subordinates to minimize mistakes and ensure a continuous flow of production.
* Coordinate transition of materials and workflow with surrounding department leads and supervisors.
* Address any concerns with peripheral departments. (ie: Safety / Quality / Maintenance)
* Assign work tasks to individuals in your area.
* Insure IQS documentation is entered accurately and timely.
* Quality (verify subordinates accurately following practices)
* Safety (verify all required safe work practices—ie: PPE, JSA)
* Prepare DDS meeting data ahead of meeting start time and Lead/Attend DDS Meetings.
* Manages team to meet Right the First Time objectives.
* Holds team members accountable to reach daily Scrap Goals.
* Monitors run rates to insure Run to Target goals are met.
* Execution of Operations Systems (OSCAR,…