Production Lead

Job Description

Production Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Production Lead to work at our facility in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity employer – minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you choose what is best for you, but what is offered is:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks:
  Pet Insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
• HRA or HSA.
• A shift differential for those who work second or third shift.
• $31.00 hourly wage.

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant, represented by UFCW 431
• Original Construction 1892
• 2nd Heinz Plant – First west of Mississippi.
• Opened 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
• First products:
  Sauerkraut, Horseradish, Pickles
• 1895 started Tomato Processing
• Current products:
  Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

Community Overview:

Welcome to Muscatine, IA:
Muscatine, IA - Official Website | Official Website

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and 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!

1) A leader is an employee whose primary responsibility in a department or major subdivision thereof is:

• To instruct
• To see that instructions of supervisors are carried out
• To coordinate activities
• To check work
• To report necessary information

2) In addition to the above duties, the employee performs necessary annual duties to the full utilization of his or her time.

3) Jobs requiring the incumbent to direct a small crew working with him or her are not classified as lead jobs, but such direction is included in the regular job descriptions and evaluation. (Example: Maintenance Department Jobs)

4) Lead personnel will receive a rate equal to or greater than the highest job grade under them.

5) Successful candidates must have the willingness to:

• Always perform to the highest level of competence.
• Take risks and use initiative.
• Adapt to change.
• Make decisions.
• Cooperate as a team.
• Be open, especially with information and knowledge.
• Trust and be trustworthy.
• Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself.
• Be accountable for one’s actions.

• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and follow all procedures for fork truck safety and inspection.
• Focus on process improvement.
• Respect fellow employees.
• Requires leadership skills, with the ability to handle conflict.
• Monitor the Receiving department areas and communicate concerns and issues to the Supervisor on a Daily basis.

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.

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):
Muscatine 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