Automation program lead
Kraft Heinz Inc’s Manufacturing department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Automation program lead. Kraft Heinz Inc’s Manufacturing department oversees the production of food products. Specializing in manufacturing processes and quality control, it ensures product consistency and safety. Through efficient operations and continuous improvement initiatives, it supports Kraft Heinz’s position as a leading food manufacturer in the market, delivering high-quality products to consumers worldwide. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Kraft Heinz Inc
Department: Manufacturing
Position: Automation program lead
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $35.00-$40.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reference Number: R-79195
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or Intermediate or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have 8+ years of manufacturing experience with a track record of project management, implementing new technologies and transformation projects within a manufacturing/packaging setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to lead a multi-functional team and form strategic partnerships in the face of conflicting priorities
- The candidates should be capable of providing mentoring and coaching to seasoned technical leaders/professionals
- The candidates should be comfortable working in a normal office environment with moderate travel to manufacturing facilities and equipment vendor locations
- The candidates should be comfortable working in a open workspaces, and the role requires up to 30% travel
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be strategic and lateral problem solvers with experience evaluating sophisticated operating models and creating and implementing innovative solutions
- The candidates should have excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to organize and convey information concisely and in a compelling way to influence decision-makers
- The candidates should have strong digital literacy, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. CAD experience is preferred
- The candidates should possess a deep understanding of manufacturing critical metrics and how to impact them
- The candidates should be results-driven and proactive in identifying root causes and developing innovative solutions
- The candidates should remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to own the end-to-end automation project lifecycle, from concept, through design and into implementation, ensuring seamless integration of automation into our manufacturing facilities
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with manufacturing and industry experts to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation, devising inventive solutions that enhance production capabilities, capacity and quality
- The candidates should be able to leverage and grow their understanding of automation technologies in processing, packaging, and material movement and apply specifications and standards for equipment, taking findings from each project, and codifying them for future use
- The candidates should be able to be part of building the strategic roadmap and funding journey for Manufacturing Automation and lead onsite ideation workshops to develop project scope, identify technology and ultimately build robust business cases
- The candidates should be able to work with a versatile team of engineers, site process/packaging experts and R&D, while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and high-performance collaboration and create budgetary estimates with detailed analysis across multiple fields (manufacturing, process, packaging, infrastructure, and utilities) to guide the business towards the best capital investments
- The candidates should be able to collaborate on project design, detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, timelines, and bid documentation for capital projects and lead the ideation and business case phase, then partner on development and implementation of projects
- The candidates should be able to determine the project structure, resource needs, and associated skills to successfully implement and define and decide the final project budgets and schedules by leading the Capital Appropriations Requests (CARs) submission, serving as the speaker and advocate in capital investment committees
- The candidates should be able to act as resident experts within the Automation equipment field and provide guidance to the broader team on the strategic fit within the manufacturing network
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for diverse automation initiatives, including designing and deploying pick and place robots for precise packaging, food processing and kitchen systems with integrated CIP systems as well as deploy fleets of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to move our products
Benefits:
- The candidates will get medical, dental, vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, and Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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