Hourly manufacturing position
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a HR Process Lead to work at our processing facility in Lowville, NY. Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
The company will review reasonable accommodations as required .
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:
Additional perks : Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
Schedule is based on 7 days per week production.
Plant & Community Overview:
The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 13 production lines. Milk and cream is supplied by local farms. With over 400 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.
For more information on the company or the community, visit https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/
The HR Process Lead owns and improves key plant HR processes that strengthen leader execution, workforce stability, compliance, and employee experience. This role is responsible for driving process effectiveness across core people systems, identifying trends and gaps, and partnering with plant leaders to improve follow-through on HR priorities. The position goes beyond transactional support by leading structured HR process management, accountability routines, and continuous improvement efforts tied to business and people outcomes.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Monitor process performance across areas such as onboarding, attendance management, training completion, retention, and leader compliance
Identify trends, risks, and recurring breakdowns, and recommend corrective actions to plant leadership
Build, maintain , and interpret process dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools to support decision-making
Partner with supervisors and plant leaders to strengthen execution of attendance, onboarding, engagement, and compliance-related practices
Lead administration of select HR programs where needed, with emphasis on process quality, consistency, and measurable outcomes
Own payroll administration processes for the plant, including issue resolution, accuracy follow-up, and process compliance
Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.
Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.
Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themself and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.
Qualifications and Education Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources or business-related field. Two years’ experience in HR field. 1 yr. SAP/LIS administration experience desired. Must have effective leadership, strong communication , solid customer service and proven abilities with skills such as initiative, planning and organizing, follow-up, interpersonal, and problem solving. Must possess ability to effectively establish relationships and trust within all levels of the organization.
Weekend and Holiday Work Will Be Required.
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
Location(s)
Lowville Plant
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 [email protected] .
