Continuous Improvement Lead

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Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Hybrid
Mid level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
Making Life Delicious
The Role
The Continuous Improvement Lead will facilitate and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, coach operators in problem-solving, and implement cost improvement projects while ensuring safety and quality enhancements.
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Job Description
The Role:
Facilitate and drive continuous improvement activities within a department through Root Cause Analysis, PDCA and Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies.
This is a full time, permanent role which reports directly to the CI Manager.
Your Responsibilities:

  • Coach and train operators in continuous improvement principles including basic problem solving tools (5WHY, RCFA etc.)
  • Implementation of Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) continuous improvement processes.
  • Accountability and ownership of Centre lining and Rapid change over systems.
  • Identify variances to targets and develop plans for performance in safety, quality, equipment reliability, waste reduction, productivity and efficiencies.
  • Facilitate and drive cost improvement projects within a portion through Root Cause Analysis, PDCA and Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Drive safety and quality improvement through operator and process capability.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management.


About You:

  • Degree Level Qualification in Engineering, Food Science (or minimum 3 years' experience in the FMCG industry).
  • Lean Six Sigma qualification (Yellow or Green Belt) desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio.
  • Experienced with Power bi and Tableau is preferable.
  • Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required.


Benefits:

  • Monthly lunch shouts.
  • Opportunities for you to progress into other areas of our business.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Staff parking.


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

Top Skills

MS Office
Power BI
Tableau

What the Team is Saying

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Sarah
Product Owner - Digital Procurement
“Our team is working to bring data and analytics to the forefront of the how we operate to identify continuous improvement opportunities, drive actionable insights, and inform strategic sourcing decisions within the KHC Procurement department.“
Sarah
Diego
Brian
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.

With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Work With Us

We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.

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Kraft Heinz Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQChicago, IL
United Kingdom
Canada
Netherlands
Mumbai, IN
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