CI Lead Intern: Drive Lean Improvements on the Plant Floor

Kraft Heinz; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in San Diego is seeking a CI Lead Intern who will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead hands-on improvement initiatives and help develop standard work and performance systems.

This hourly role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional coaching to identify losses, support new projects, and implement countermeasures, with senior

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field desired, but not required.
• HS Diploma and technical training required.
• Strong/advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills preferred.
• AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL and Basic Problem Solving (6W-2H).
• Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one (1) month.
• Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one (1) year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and streamlining processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Support and lead hands-on improvement projects including digitalization, reporting, visualization, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the plant/operations team (data entry, file organization, document management).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative operational initiatives to optimize organizational effectiveness.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Support implementation of new projects and/or new standards.
• Create and manage weekly action plans aligned to operational priorities.
• Create One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and deliver/coordinate training as needed.
• Support operational meetings (including supporting all shifts as needed).

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem Solving (6W-2H)

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

AM Step 2 qualified

Green Belt within 1 year

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kraft Heinz in San Diego is seeking a CI Lead Intern who will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead hands-on improvement initiatives and help develop standard work and performance systems.

This hourly role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional coaching to identify losses, support new projects, and implement countermeasures, with senior