Production Manager

KraftHeinz

Kirksville, MO, United States
Base: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00; bonus/equity: per...
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Good manufacturing practices (gmps) compliance
Production planning and scheduling
Quality risk management process (qrmp)
** Kraft Heinz is seeking a Production Manager for their Kirksville, MO plant to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while driving productivity improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable with both strategic planning and hands-on execution. **

Job Summary

  • The Production Manager owns the operations function — planning, organizing, directing and controlling production activities to ensure all food preparation and packaging comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety regulations, and Kraft Heinz standards.
  • This role offers career growth opportunities, including progression toward a future Plant Manager role.
  • Kraft Heinz provides a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that support employees and their families, including healthcare coverage, wellbeing events, and financial benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Kraft Heinz is seeking a Production Manager for their Kirksville, MO plant to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while driving productivity improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable with both strategic planning and hands-on execution. **

Salary

Base: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, wellbeing programs, 401k, life and disability insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) compliance
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP)
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Food safety regulation adherence
  • Employee performance management

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Change management techniques
  • Safety and wellbeing program support
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Vendor and customer relations
  • Project planning facilitation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 5 years progressive leadership
  • Experience in strategic planning and operational execution

Work Rights

Not specified

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