Kraft Heinz is looking for a Senior Manager, Applied AI to join our Digital Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the adoption and application of AI and optimization technologies across our manufacturing operations to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable business value.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize AI use cases that align with strategic objectives.
Conduct data discovery, acquisition, and exploratory analysis to assess the feasibility and potential impact of AI applications.
Develop business cases and proposals to secure funding and resources for AI projects.
Experiment with generative AI tools and technologies to identify problem-solving applications for manufacturing data.
Stay up-to-date with emerging AI trends and assess their potential application and value.
Drive the rollout and adoption of AI and optimization applications to manufacturing sites, ensuring successful implementation and user acceptance.
Collaborate with site leaders and operations teams to develop training programs and change management plans.
Partner with the tech team to develop and implement enhancements to production AI applications.
Define success metrics that track application impact and performance.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in AI, data science, or a related field, with a focus on applied AI in manufacturing or operations.
Proven track record of delivering AI projects that drive business value and improve operations efficiency.
Strong expertise in AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
Strong programming skills in SQL, Python and/or R.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing operations.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience with cloud-based AI platforms, such as Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, or Microsoft Azure Machine Learning.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other manufacturing software applications.
Certification in AI, data science, or a related field (e.g., Certified Data Scientist, Certified AI Engineer).

Technical Stack

Languages & Core: SQL, Python, R
AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
Platforms: Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning
Manufacturing Systems: MES, ERP

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Digital Manufacturing team.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability insurance

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role with work locations in Chicago (AON Center) and at our manufacturing facilities.

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