New dryer in dinners, that is positive. New oil system for enhancers around Easter. New plant mgr coming. Hopefully will enforce Gmp's on floor. People openly use chewing tobacco. Politics are a big factor in moving up to lead position. Temps are... — read more 

A mechanic who is leaving for another job said he was told by someone "upstairs" things are coming down the pipe that are not going to make things better here. Also i have overheard convos with line leads saying heinz is sending out ppl to analyze... — read more 

Up until a while ago, this was truly a good place to work for. The pay is good, benefits are decent, and we even get yearly bonuses. However, none of that makes up for utter lack of job security in the past several years. We've been having non-stop... — read more 

I was thrown into assignments with no proper training and expected to meet unrealistic goals. Managers on my team didn’t have a clue or didn’t care that we were out of our element. There was absolutely no leadership and favoritism was the norm there... — read more 

Heard KHC is going to be cutting these functions from their Chicago site and moving off shores. Does anyone have any other details?

We just had roughly 67 jobs redlined this week. Was wondering if other plants are having layoffs too?

Anyone else hearing rumors about layoffs tomorrow? We all know August is a popular month.

Fort Smith Plant: Management has really showed everyone that they truly do not care anymore. They are constantly scheduling temporary employees in spots that used to be filled with overtime by full time employees, in hopes of saving a dime. The... — read more 

Per the CEO on his visit to Champaign he has said no more overtime at all or he will replace people to get this done.

Anyone else hearing rumors of another round of layoffs in May/June 2017?

are we going to have pay raise this year?

Information on cost cutting measures, layoffs, rumors, and what to expect.

More job losses due to so called merger of Kraft and Heinz. We all know it was really a hostile takeover. Our government needs to institute laws that forbid the sale of our food producing companies and other essential services to foreign investors... — read more 

What do you guys hear? Rumors?

Anyone heard what was mentioned in the controllers meeting that took place in the midwest this week?

Things continue to deteriorate for Kraft. It'll be a bad year for workers. Last August, Kraft Heinz cut about 200 jobs and that round of layoffs also affected the Chicago area's workforce, which totals about 2,000 including workers at the company's... — read more 

Do you think there will be major layoffs due to Kraft / Unilever Acquisition? Sometimes in 2017? I am not even sure if this will be approved - we'll see what happens. I am thinking that there may be impact in few areas: IT (once they merge systems... — read more 

Anyone hear of more jobs going to Genpact? I cannot say that I would be surprised. Curious what other functions KHC would be looking to outsource? Product Supply? BSD? Sales Analytics? Anyone have any other ideas?

I have heard that they will be laying off today 8/25/16. We shall see.

Anything they save on severance packages is another dime into top managements pocket. Don't wait for a package. Seek employment elsewhere. Read employee reviews for Heinz @ Glassdoor.com. Gives you an idea what it will be like to stay. Meritocracy... — read more 

Any updates here?

What are people hearing for the next takeout target?

Heard Fullerton salaried personnel to receive 6 months pay when they close the doors.

Thru research i have noticed that previous severance packages offered by heinz were a minimum of 6 months severance. Why are we only getting 2 weeks per year of service in lehigh valley, PA? I feel that this is not fair according to what they have... — read more 

Kraft Lowville NY - Employee Assistance We are investigating and trying to help former or laid off Kraft Lowville NY employees. We are interested in helping workers and former workers exposed to strawberry flavors that have breathing problems. You... — read more 

Plus we will lay of 140+ salaried folks (non-union)

Wave 3 of the layoffs hit on Nov 19th 2015 - This affected around 150 people in operations, customer service & logistics and procurement. Bernardo also has stated that there will be no voluntary severance program. Now you go figure how 2016 will be -... — read more 

Do you think we'll have layoffs here?

Any truth in this?

If and when the plant in Madison is closed, would someone with 22 years of work experience for the company be able to retire with a pension

I have heard that the next phase of closures/layoffs will be January or March. Does anyone have details: more full plant closures or layoffs? It seems like these phases are coinciding with quarterly report outs