About the role
Job Description
Job ID
R-105780
Date posted
08/18/2026
Team
Engineering & Maintenance
Location
Chicago, IL, US
The Senior Manager, KHMS - Yield leads two critical areas of work. First, this role leads implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, ensuring global metric definitions and reporting standards are consistently deployed and translated into strong performance routines. Second, this role owns KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod (3-5 plants), partnering directly with plant managers and plant staff to improve KPI results through stronger KHMS execution.
Job Description
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Yield Standards Implementation & Governance: Lead implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, aligned to global metric definitions and reporting standards.
Yield Performance Management: Monitor yield performance, support performance routines, and drive follow-through on gaps and loss opportunities.
KHMS Coaching & Adoption: Own KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod, coaching plant managers and plant staff on routines, behaviors, and execution discipline to improve KPI performance.
Capability Building & Problem Solving: Support problem solving, capability building, and sharing of best practices across their Pod.
Digital Tool Adoption: Partner with digital and cross-functional teams to strengthen tool adoption and performance visibility.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelor of Science degree required
8+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in high-speed CPG manufacturing
3+ years of experience in KHMS, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement required
Strong understanding of KPI management, yield improvement, and performance routines
Proven ability to coach leaders and frontline teams and drive execution through influence
Strong cross-functional partnership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate standards into practical plant-level execution
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Additionally, this role requires normal working hours and travel up to 50%.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree and 8+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in high-speed CPG
- 3+ years experience in KHMS, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement
- Strong skills in KPI management, coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and translating standards to plant execution
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