3rd Shift Team Lead

Job Description

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

• Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts.
• Purchased in 1934 from Breyer’s Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935.
• Started producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979.
• Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines.

• Work under the direction of the Process Owner and support the management staff.
• Own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data, and the Oscar scrap elimination system.
• Participate actively in annual planning, weekly reviews/PDCA meetings, and Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.
• Assist in the development of center line definition and associated standard development.
• Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations.
• Lead root‑cause problem‑solving efforts on key losses in the process.
• Coach teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution.
• Coach and develop teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

• Initiative‑taking with a strong drive for results.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in hot/humid conditions and in areas that may contain starch, dust particles, and egg.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
• Ability to work prolonged periods on feet and perform repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

• Annual Bonus Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Medical with HRA or HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Parental Leave, Discounted YMCA Membership, Product Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Starting Pay: $31.30/hour

• 2nd Shift (Monday‑Friday, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
• Daily/Weekly overtime possible

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation or adjustment, please contact us to discuss your needs.