Field CI Leader - Manufacturing Improvement (Balıkesir)

Kraft Heinz; Susurluk; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Türkiye in Susurluk, Balıkesir, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to identify and eliminate losses on the line, lead data-driven problem solving, and drive digitalization across the shop floor. You will work with Process Owners and Maintenance Leaders, monitor CI tools, and ensure sustainable improvements through daily data analysis and countermeasure planning.

Relocation within the Balıkesir region may be required; shift flexibility is expected, with MES data accuracy and GMP

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kraft Heinz Türkiye in Susurluk, Balıkesir, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to identify and eliminate losses on the line, lead data-driven problem solving, and drive digitalization across the shop floor. You will work with Process Owners and Maintenance Leaders, monitor CI tools, and ensure sustainable improvements through daily data analysis and countermeasure planning.

Relocation within the Balıkesir region may be required; shift flexibility is expected, with MES data accuracy and GMP