Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Area Production Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, Daily Level 2 meetings.

This employee will lead transformation analysis, center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations. Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. Coaches teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans.
• Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development.
• Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities.
• Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team.
• Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers over the past 24 hours.
• Investigates initial root cause of top stops.
• Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas.
• Attend level 2 meetings.
• Attend DDS meetings.
• Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day.
• Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages.
• Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses.
• Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line.
• Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required.
• AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H).
• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrix and ZPI skills.
• Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S.
• Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs.
• Can effectively lead RCFA events.
• Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required.
• Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month.
• Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year.
• Works overtime as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Sanitation

Will ensure that the equipment and machinery he/she works with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.

Quality Assurance:

Ensures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.

Safety:

Will follow instructions delivered during the training that explained the fundamentals of the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep himself/herself and others away from harm while performing his/her duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A Minimum of a High school diploma. Qualifications to be considered for this position include; attendance, prior experience, and/or education and past job performance.

Preferred Skills

Must have strong communication skills, computer skills, and plant maintenance SAP skills.

Additional Notes

Weekend, overtime, and holiday work will be required. Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required. Work is indoors, Primary production floor is wet, Secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climate.

Wages: $27.35 – 31.80

Work on all shifts expected, Weekend and Holiday work will be required. Schedule is based on a 7 day/week production; therefore, workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production.

Safety Responsibility:

• Demonstrate leadership in all plant safety programs and efforts.
• Incorporate safety considerations into the daily activities of the work group.
• May be required to obtain training and perform tasks necessary to comply with various safety and environmental programs, e.g. LOTO, Machine Guarding, etc.

Quality Responsibility:

• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and ISO operating procedures.

Productivity Responsibility:

• Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low cost, high quality producer.
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by developing & implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to work in all environments of the plant.
• Mandatory Overtime, Weekend, and holiday work is required.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities / females /veterans /individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Lowville Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.