Pascal Havekotte
Manufacturing Manager @ Kraft Heinz | Full Operations Owner | Driving Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation at Kraft Heinz
- Role
- Manufacturing Manager at Kraft Heinz
- Location
- Winchester, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pascal Havekotte
Versatile supply chain leader with 10+ years of global experience at the intersection of digital transformation and operational excellence. I currently lead manufacturing operations for the Ready to Drink business at Kraft Heinz North America, driving performance across complex, high-volume production networks.Previously, I served as Global Product Owner and Solution lead for Kraft Heinz’s multi-region digital supply chain transformation — overseeing the strategy, design, and Agile deployment of OMP (S & OP, MEIO, Execution) across 45+ factories and 200+ external partners. I have led global Centers of Excellence designs, embedded standardized planning operating models, and governed KPI performance from strategy through to floor-level execution.I bring a hybrid strength of strategic vision and frontline credibility — capable of advising senior stakeholders, leading Agile teams, and executing cross-functional change that delivers measurable value. Passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges with practical digital tools and collaborative leadership.Specialties: Supply Chain Transformation | Operations Leadership | OMP | Agile (SAFe)| S & OP / IBP | Digital Planning | ERP / SAP | Manufacturing | KPI Governance | Cross-Functional Program Management | CPG
Experience
Manufacturing Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Winchester, VA, US
Lead daily operations across 50+ production lines at Kraft Heinz’s flagship Ready-to-Drink facility, producing over 850 million lbs annually.Directly manage a team of 500+ employees, including Operators, Team Leads, and Line Technicians, ensuring seamless production execution and workforce engagement. Own key KPIs across OEE, Service, Yield, and Cost, driving continuous improvement in throughput, quality, and operational efficiency through our Kraft Heinz Management SystemPartner cross-functionally with Safety, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to align daily execution with long-term site strategies.Champion Lean Manufacturing tools and digital transformation initiatives to enhance real-time visibility and decision-making on the shop floor.Lead frontline capability building, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and operational excellence
Education
Augustinianum
Atheneum, VWO, Economie & Maatschappij, Techniek
2004 — 2010
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
2013 — 2013
MIT Professional Education
Professional Education - The Future of Supply Chains
Maastricht University
Bachelor's Degree, International Business
2010 — 2013
Skills
- Management
- Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Windows
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Budgets
- Teaching
- Photoshop
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
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