Materials and Warehouse Manager

Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

All posting locations: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 16-Jan-2024

Ref #: R-78366

Description & Requirements You will be responsible for ensuring end to end management of materials and related operations for the entire King St site. Functions covered include, material and production scheduling, material receiving, storage, picking and inventory management as well as rework or disposal of non-compliant finished product and materials.

A key role in our site leader team, responsible for providing leadership and promoting a performance-based culture that encourages continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Run strategy optimization (in conjunction with Production Managers).

Leadership in the implementation of the Q-RMP (Quality Risk Management Process) to achieve ever reducing levels of risk.

Improve operational procedures to ensure inventory is handled and stored safely as per best practice and regulatory requirements.

Ensure Compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulatory requirements and Kraft Heinz Global Operational Risk Management (ORM) policies and procedures.

Deliver on safety targets for department

Operational cost performance, including optimization of production schedules

Customer Service performance with a focus on material management and inventory accuracy.

Motivate, train and recruit personnel. Coach and develop training plans for direct reports

About you:

Strong people management skills including motivational, coaching and staff development.

A proven track record of results and continuous improvement in manufacturing or related roles.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar or related role, preferably in a food-manufacturing environment.

A never say die attitude when it comes to problem solving and delivery of critical targets set by the business.

Think and act like an owner with a “can do” approach accompanied by positive and urgent behaviour.

Strong analytical, problem solving and numeracy skills.

Excellentunderstanding of financial metrics andhigh level of computer literacy.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field preferred (for example Technology, Science, Engineering, Business Management).

About Us Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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