Assistant Materials Planner

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Assistant Materials Planner to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. Successful candidates must be willing to work as an integral part of our Materials and Production planning department to support production operations Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. Successful candidate should possess good communication and time management skills.

• Currently hiring for first shift non-union hourly position. Hours include Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. Candidates must be willing to work occasional Saturday’s when needed. Starting Pay Rate $27.00/hr.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must perform cycle counting activities
• Order materials for the Plant
• Maintain inventory levels
• Connect with vendors and transportation companies
• Provide outstanding service by leading and resolving supplier issues
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure supplies or deliveries can support schedule, and adjust schedules due to Material Planning issues
• Assure timely manufacture of all finished products through the scheduling of production so finished product is available to shop as needed
• Updating and communicating set-up changes
• Participate in production planning
• Ensure compliance with KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management Systems) standards
• Participates in internal audit programs (GMP, BOS/Safety, QRMP, KHMS)
• Investigates initial root cause of material issues
• Attend daily directional meetings
• Drive continuous improvement projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Candidates must possess good communication and time management skills
• Prior Supply Chain experience is preferred

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Union Facility represented by UFCW Local 75
• Manufacture over 1 billion pounds of Ketchup annually
• World’s Largest Ketchup Factory
• Products: Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce

Community Overview:

Welcome to Fremont: https://www.fremontohio.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.