Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Assistant Materials Planner to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. Successful candidates must be willing to work as an integral part of our Materials and Production planning department to support production operations Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. Successful candidate should possess good communication and time management skills.

Currently hiring for first shift non-union hourly position. Hours include Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. Candidates must be willing to work occasional Saturday’s when needed. Starting Pay Rate $27.00/hr.

Responsibilities & Duties

Must perform cycle counting activities

Order materials for the Plant

Maintain inventory levels

Connect with vendors and transportation companies

Provide outstanding service by leading and resolving supplier issues

Coordinate with vendors to ensure supplies or deliveries can support schedule, and adjust schedules due to Material Planning issues

Assure timely manufacture of all finished products through the scheduling of production so finished product is available to shop as needed

Updating and communicating set-up changes

Participate in production planning

Ensure compliance with KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management Systems) standards

Participates in internal audit programs (GMP, BOS/Safety, QRMP, KHMS)

Investigates initial root cause of material issues

Attend daily directional meetings

Drive continuous improvement projects

Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel

Excellent math and analytical skills

Candidates must possess good communication and time management skills

Prior Supply Chain experience is preferred

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability

(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

Over 300 employees

Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75

Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually

World’s Largest Ketchup Factory

Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce

Community Overview:

Welcome to Fremont: https://www.fremontohio.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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)

Fremont 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.