Job Description Job title: Team Leader

Location: Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green, Wigan

Who are we?

We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green – Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.

Purpose

Our Team Leaders own the delivery of our production plan and OEE performance, while also improving standards and policies. As a successful Team Leader, you will lead your team with passion and determination while always adhering to the highest of standards and production guidelines.

Facilitate problem-solving sessions with operators and engineers to understand and root cause problems. Ensure compliance with KHMS principles (CIL, defect tagging, etc.). Effectively engage with the team on an hour-by-hour basis. Focus efforts on relevant work that adds overall value to production and output. Ensure a safe working environment and deliver quality products while adhering to agreed production plans. Lead the development of your team through regular performance reviews. Raise repeat problems that cannot be resolved in a timely manner. Use appropriate problem-solving tools to address reoccurring issues. Proactively improve safety and GMP standards within the area of responsibility. Carry out all necessary company communications and ensure sign-off and compliance. What You'll Have Demonstrated ability of leading a team in a fast moving manufacturing or production environment. Experience of delivering sustainable improvement plans. Strong leadership competencies required with the ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving. Ability to lead others and identify specific business improvement opportunities. Be able to communicate effectively at all levels and ensure communications are clear and understood. Engage and motivate teams and our union partners while delivering through change programs. An Engineering background would be advantageous but not essential. What we offer: 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, Options to 'buy' additional annual leave, Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – no deposit, and insurance, servicing and maintenance are included, Cycle to Work scheme, Discounts on gym memberships, Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%), 12x Life Assurance Virtual GP, Best Doctors service – connects you with world leading specialists from the your home, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Eyecare, Savings on MOT, servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre, Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals.

Please note – we'll be responding to applications week commencing 6/1/25, please expect a slight delay over the Christmas break and we look forward to speaking to our candidates early in the new year!

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

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.

Location(s)

Kitt Green

 

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