Job Description Role Overview: As a World Class Overall Equipment Effectiveness Associate Director you will spearhead efforts to elevate operational excellence across our global manufacturing network. Your work will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's journey toward operational excellence. Your mission is to enhance productivity, profitability, and safety across our industrial processes by developing and implementing a global maintenance strategy rooted in innovation and best-in-class practices. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and maintenance, with a strong focus on sustainability, technology, and digitalization. Standardization and Excellence: Improve and standardize the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) globally, ensuring it serves as the foundation for best practices across all manufacturing plants by designing and deploying maintenance process improvements and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies to optimize equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Technology and Benchmarking: Leverage Best Available Techniques (BATs) for the food industry, identify world-class technologies and trends, and set global annual goals based on internal and external benchmarks. Performance Optimization: Conduct performance gap analysis and identify systemic opportunities to consult and support geographical zones worldwide. Monitoring and Auditing: Monitor and control leading indicators related to production lines and areas, ensuring consistency in OEE and maintenance KPIs through audits at the factory level. Collaboration and Engagement: Partner with cross-functional teams to align benchmarking efforts with company goals, and engage with industry and standards development communities to keep abreast of emerging technologies and best practices. This role is an opportunity for a visionary leader to drive operational transformation, inspire excellence, and leave an enduring impact across a global organization. Recipe for Success A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a demonstrated track record of driving operational efficiency and achieving measurable improvements. A background in shopfloor Manufacturing, Maintenance, and/or Engineering is strongly preferred. An entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

What we offer you:

An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you. A fast career track like only few other companies can match. A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy. Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance. A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more! Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action! Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

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