Continuous Improvement Leader

Kraft Heinz; Susurluk; On-site; TRY 1,663,000 - 2,496,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage leader seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead in Susurluk, Balıkesir. The role involves analyzing operational data, ensuring CI tool sustainability, and collaborating with various team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in food engineering and relevant experience in food manufacturing. Strong analytical and team skills are essential. The position potentially requires relocation within nearby regions.

Qualifications

• Preferably experienced in a food manufacturing environment.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Balıkesir Susurluk, Bursa, Manyas, or Bandırma areas.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes loss elimination opportunities.
• Ensures sustainability of CI tools.
• Investigates root causes of major breakdowns.
• Collaborates with Process Owners, Team Leaders, and Maintenance Leaders.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Result-oriented

Team player

Proficient in MS Office

Intermediate level English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food engineering or a related engineering field

Job description

Overview

Continuous Improvement Lead to strengthen the Kraft Heinz family. This position is within the Production Department and is field-based in Susurluk, Balıkesir.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes loss elimination opportunities by analyzing daily and shift-based data
• Ensures sustainability of CI tools used on the shop floor through regular monitoring
• Works on the floor to collect data on losses and changes in the last 24 hours
• Investigates root causes of major breakdowns and encourages countermeasure planning
• Determines optimal settings on the lines and ensures their continuity, taking preventive actions as needed
• Participates in daily management meetings, ensures performance and daily management boards are updated
• Collaborates with Process Owners, Team Leaders, and Maintenance Leaders to address losses
• Applies problem-solving techniques to eliminate chronic losses and supports related efforts
• Carries out all other CI-related tasks assigned by management
• Adheres to all GMP, hygiene, and cleaning standards, considering them in CI projects
• Adjusts to various shift patterns when necessary to work with all shift employees
• Uses MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ensures data accuracy
• Location(s): Balıkesir-Susurluk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food engineering or a related engineering field
• Preferably intermediate level English
• Preferably experienced in a food manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Strong analytical skills, result-oriented, and a team player
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Balıkesir Susurluk, Bursa (Karacabey-Mustafakemalpaşa), Manyas, or Bandırma areas

About Us

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

We’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide helps provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We are committed to responsible, sustainable practices across our business, consumers, and communities. If you share our passion and are ready to create the future, join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Location(s): Balıkesir-Susurluk

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