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Kraft Heinz

Continuous Improvement Manager

Kraft Heinz, Fremont, Ohio, United States, 43420

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Job Description The

Continuous Improvement Manager

will provide a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs for the facility including leading lean events, implementing Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) throughout the facility, developing and measuring facility systems and delivering continuous improvement training programs for the facility.

This role will act as a coach for the KHMS as well as leading the Site Steering Committee to help implement KHMS. It will work closely with the KHMS Task Force to drive greater utilization of processes and procedures and higher proficiency on the changes impacting employees in the organization so business results are achieved. It will provide direct support and coaching to front line managers, supervisors and team leaders as they help their direct reports understand and adopt KHMS.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Development of the productivity decks

Generate cost reduction opportunities and implement process improvement to reduce manufacturing costs

Coordinate major initiatives across Supply Chain to insure optimum cost. This coordination will include, but not be limited to, purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, research & development, packaging and engineering

Implement and train MOS & Lean / Six Sigma processes to plant location personnel.

Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions

Assist with the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR

Share and implement best practice initiatives across Supply Chain

Coordinate the progression of KHMS using TRACC as a tool

Develop and maintain performance (KPI) visuals

Ownership of the Priority One system; responsible to ensure all users are trained and that all projects are current

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking system (where needed)

Develop a waste analysis for all lines

Lead and coordinate 5S initiatives plant-wide

Develop and manage the department’s operating budget

Manage and evaluate the Continuous Improvement staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.

Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Preferably in Industrial Engineering or related discipline

3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment is required

2+ years CI leading CI projects or transformation projects required

Black Belt Certification preferred; Green Belt Certification required

Demonstrated experience overcoming the inevitable problems and obstacles that surface to meet project timelines and cost initiatives

Creativeness and desire to not be bound by past solutions and to think outside the box to drive productivity throughout the organization

Ability to communicate and deal with a range of responsibilities is critical while managing multiple tasks

Working knowledge of enterprise business principles and practices

Presentation Skills

Mentoring & coaching skills

Compensation New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

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

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

Location: Fremont Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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