The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site to enhance operational performance, strengthen management system implementation, and build sustainable CI capabilities aligned with the business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Deployment
Lead the deployment of the site CI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Support the implementation and governance of management systems (KHMS / operational excellence framework).
Translate strategic priorities into structured improvement initiatives.
2. Process Improvement & Problem Solving
Lead cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement projects.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Coach teams on root-cause analysis (RCA), A3 thinking, and data-driven decision-making.
Track and validate impact (cost savings, productivity, quality, and service).
3. Performance Management
Drive KPI review routines and performance governance.
Establish visual management systems and daily management standards.
Identify performance gaps and ensure corrective action plans are executed.
4. Capability Building
Develop and deliver CI training programs.
Mentor pillar leaders and functional teams.
Build internal CI capability and a succession pipeline.
5. Change Management & Culture
Promote a CI culture and mindset across the organization.
Engage leadership to ensure strong sponsorship of initiatives.
Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardization and audits.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Productivity improvement (%)
Cost savings / cost avoidance
OEE improvement
Reduction in waste / losses
KHMS maturity score
Project delivery success rate
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
3+ years in Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence (production experience preferred)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
TPM
Knowledge in Project management
Knowledge in KPI tracking/management systems
Experience working in data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)
Strong stakeholder influencing skills
Coaching and facilitation
Strategic thinking
Results-focused
Ownership and accountability
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years in Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Knowledge in Project management
- Knowledge in KPI tracking/management systems
- Experience working in data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)
What We Do
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years.
