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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Process Owner - **Company:** The Heinz Kraft Company - **Location:** Kendallville, IN, United States - **Salary:** $77,800.0 - $97,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Document Management Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=25137901900f9e42 ## About the Role * High School Diploma/GED required * Associates or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Other Requirements: * Ensure all safety and quality guidelines are being followed * Maintain legible, neat and accurate records and reports * Must have leadership abilities, positive attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills * Must understand the plant document control procedure * Must have an understating of the plant record control procedure * Must be able to demonstrate planning/organizational skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness. * Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates * Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics, and ZPI skills * Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills * Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation * Can understand and write WIs, SOPs, OPLs ## Description Supervises employees on an assigned shift to ensure manufacture of products, parts, components, or assemblies, or to perform service functions within established timing, quality, and cost standards. - Has greater emphasis than Unit Supervisors I and II on skilled operations, such as machining, continuous process operations, assembly, and testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting. - Supervises production activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements, including product integrity and production order documentation. - Directs all related personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, safety, and grievance procedures in unionized environments. - Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly production schedules and makes daily assignments. - Interprets specifications and makes judgments about the acceptability of production that is in process. - Implements departmental safety programs to ensure safety of employees working in the area. - Assures product quality. - Assists operators in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment. - Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up., Under the direction of the Operations Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for safety, right the first time, compliance to plan, sanitation, labor cost, through put, yield, operating systems health, hard asset improvement and team improvement. The employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, DDS meetings and daily level 2 meetings. Coaches and develops their team by serving as leadership coach and resource. Spends floor time gathering information on operating system health information., * Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements * Responsible for the day to day manufacturing needs for their assigned area * Achieve safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions * Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, team-work, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives * Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives * Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personal * Develops, promotes and supports continuous improvement and other cross functional initiatives * Owns and Leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list * Participates in team goal setting/implementation to insure we are low cost high quality producer * Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements * Insures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines * Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures * Assists in the implementation of the QRMP program * Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals * Leads areas of change management and accountability * Mentors CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques * Conduct annual plans for process improvement * Participates in Maintenance planning * Coordinate cleaning activities within the department and can conduct checks as needed * Involved in plant optimization * Provide /insure all explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks * Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories * Maintain correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system * Take leadership in routine production problem solving * Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks. * Ensure employee coverage daily with each shift * Coach and develop direct reports * Can lead level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings and production meetings * Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required * Works overtime as necessary * Performs other related duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [7 Best Steps For Writing Good Software Technical Documentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/113-7-best-steps-for-writing-good-software-technical-documentation) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)