Continuous Improvement Manager

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in California to drive productivity and cost reductions across Supply Chain.

You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, train plant staff, and coordinate major programs across purchasing, manufacturing, and packaging. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing operations, 2+ years of CI leadership, and Black Belt (preferred) or Green Belt certification with strong English and Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years leading continuous improvement projects (CI) or transformation initiatives.
• Black Belt certification preferred; Green Belt certification required.
• Excellent English and Spanish written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop productivity decks and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate major supply chain initiatives across purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, R&D, packaging and engineering.
• Train MOS & Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to plant personnel.
• Support QRMP audits and help develop procedures and corrective actions.
• Support QRMP systems and operational standards per plant accountability.
• Develop and maintain KPI visuals and tracking systems.
• Oversee Priority One system training and project currency.
• Develop and manage the CI department budget.
• Mentor and coach CI staff and collaborate with business leaders on improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

KPI development

5S

Budget management

Communication (EN/ES)

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

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) 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 Excellent verbal and written communications skills in both English and Spanish preferred. Demonstrated experience overcoming the inevitable problems and obstacles that surface to meet project timelines and cost initiatives Creativeness and desire to not to be bound by past solutions and to think outside the box in order to drive productivity throughout the organization Ability to communicate and deal with a range of responsibilities is critical while managing multiple task Working knowledge of enterprise business principles and practices Presentation Skills Mentoring & coaching skills