Continuous Improvement Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

Novated Leasing

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Manufacturing team in Northgate, Australia on-site. You will drive CI initiatives across a production area, coaching operators and frontline leaders to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

You will collect and analyse performance data, build dashboards, lead improvement workshops, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while fostering a high-trust culture and robust problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Food Science or related field, or at least 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement approaches
• Strong problem-solving skills with capability in autonomous maintenance and cleaning/inspection/lubrication practices

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for a defined production area to improve safety, quality, reliability, waste, productivity, efficiency and unit cost
• Coach and train operators and frontline leaders in practical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and standard work
• Collect, consolidate, and analyse performance data (e.g., OEE, planned/unplanned losses, waste, defects) to identify trends and priority losses
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards and visual performance boards that connect daily performance to site targets and improvement priorities
• Identify gaps to targets and develop clear action plans with owners and timelines to close performance variances
• Facilitate improvement workshops and on-floor projects with operations, maintenance, engineering, and process owners to remove chronic losses
• Support equipment care and process stability practices (inspection/cleaning/lubrication, basic maintenance by operators, setup/centreline control, workplace organisation)
• Establish and sustain daily/weekly/monthly routines and meeting cadences to review performance, escalate issues and track actions to completion
• Support audits and corrective actions to maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Contribute to a high-trust, high-accountability culture; cover related duties as needed, including acting as a process owner during leave

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Leadership

Training & Facilitation

Autonomous maintenance

Education

Engineering degree

Food Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead (Manufacturing)

• Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturing
• Competitive salary package, annual bonus, and market leading benefits
• High-impact position within a global FMCG brand!

Kickstart Your Continuous Improvement Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your CI career in Food Manufacturing? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Manufacturing team, based in Northgate, Australia on-site!

TheCompany

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. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead continuous improvement for a defined production area to improve safety, quality, reliability, waste, productivity, efficiency, and unit cost.
• Coach and train operators and frontline leaders in practical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and standard work.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyse performance data (e.g., OEE, planned/unplanned losses, waste, defects, non-standard product) to identify trends and priority losses.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards and visual performance boards that connect daily performance to site targets and improvement priorities.
• Identify gaps to targets and develop clear action plans with owners and timelines to close performance variances.
• Facilitate improvement workshops and on-floor projects with operations, maintenance, engineering, and process owners to remove chronic losses.
• Support equipment care and process stability practices (inspection/cleaning/lubrication, basic maintenance by operators, setup/centreline control, workplace organisation).
• Establish and sustain daily/weekly/monthly routines and meeting cadences to review performance, escal issues and track actions to completion.
• Support audits and corrective actions to maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Contribute to a high-trust, high-accountability culture; cover related duties as needed, including acting as a process owner during leave.

About you:

• Degree in Engineering, Food Science or a related field, or at least 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Technical experience across end-to-end food manufacturing, including multiple preservation processes
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement approaches
• Strong problem-solving skills, with capability in autonomous maintenance and cleaning/inspection/lubrication practices
• Confident using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio (and able to learn additional systems/tools as required)
• Able to plan, organise and communicate effectively; positive attitude with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experienced in training and facilitating groups; able to coach managers and teams
• Understands the importance of safety, quality and documentation, including writing and maintaining clear procedures and accurate records
• Eligible to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Novated Leasing
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs

Location(s)

Northgate

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