Head of Kraft Heinz Ingredients

Job Description

Head of Kraft Heinz Ingredients (KHI)

Role Overview

The Head of Kraft Heinz Ingredients (KHI) is responsible for defining and executing a differentiated strategy to drive sustainable, volume-led growth for the business. This leader operates with a General Manager mindset, owning end-to-end performance across strategy, commercial execution, manufacturing integration, and talent development.

This role requires a highly strategic, commercially driven operator who can unlock the full value of KHI by aligning cross-functional resources, maximizing manufacturing capabilities, and elevating the organization’s understanding and adoption of the KHI platform.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and Deliver a Differentiated Growth Strategy

• Lead the development and relaunch of KHI’s strategy, clearly defining its purpose and role within Kraft Heinz
• Drive sustainable, volume-led growth through a shift from commodity selling to branded, value-added solutions
• Advance innovation and bespoke product offerings to meet evolving customer needs
• Strengthen customer retention and satisfaction through enhanced product quality and differentiation

2. Lead End-to-End Business Performance and Operational Alignment

• Align resources and establish clear prioritization across commercial, operational, and functional teams to enable execution excellence
• Maximize utilization of manufacturing capacity to improve overhead recovery and efficiency
• Define and execute go-to-market strategy (G2M) for KHI’s portfolio
• Own full P&L accountability while driving disciplined performance management across the business
• Establish critical operating routines and governance mechanisms to ensure sustainable, repeatable growth

3. Elevate Organizational Understanding and Adoption of KHI

• Build enterprise-wide understanding of KHI’s value proposition and role within Kraft Heinz
• Act as a key influencer across Retail, Away-From-Home (AFH), Operations, and Plant leadership teams
• Create strong internal connection points to unlock growth opportunities and execution alignment
• Champion visibility and advocacy for KHI across the organization to drive engagement and collaboration

4. Build High-Performing Teams and External Partnerships

• Develop and lead a high-caliber, mid- to senior-level team across core functional areas
• Establish a strong talent pipeline through ongoing development, coaching, and upskilling
• Build and deepen strategic relationships with top customers, including Joint Business Planning (JBP) engagement
• Represent KHI externally through industry events, trade shows, and conferences to strengthen market presence

Leadership Profile:

• General Manager Mindset: Combines strong commercial instincts with holistic P&L ownership and strategic perspective
• Manufacturing & Operational Expertise: Deep understanding of manufacturing capabilities and how to leverage them as a competitive advantage
• Adaptability & Resourcefulness: Thrives in ambiguity, proactively solving problems and unlocking value through creative, pragmatic approaches

What Success Looks Like:

• A clearly defined and activated KHI strategy that drives measurable volume and revenue growth
• Improved manufacturing utilization and profitability across the network
• Strong cross-functional alignment and enterprise-wide adoption of KHI’s value proposition
• A high-performing, future-ready leadership team and strengthened external partnerships

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:

$220,800.00 - $276,000.00

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

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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 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].