Continuous Improvement Manager

Kraft Heinz; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Fremont, Ohio, responsible for leading productivity services and cost reduction programs. This role will implement Lean and Six Sigma practices throughout the facility and support staff development while ensuring continuous improvement methodologies are adopted.

The ideal candidate must have strong coaching skills and a proven track record of process improvement. The position offers a salary range of $104,200 to $130,200 and includes performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefit packages.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead productivity improvement projects.
• Coordinate cost reduction efforts across Supply Chain.
• Implement and train on Lean / Six Sigma processes.
• Manage Continuous Improvement staff and their development.
• Develop and maintain KPI visuals and tracking systems.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Cost Reduction Strategies

Process Improvement

KPI Development

Coaching Skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs for the facility including leading lean events, implementing Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) throughout the facility, developing and measuring facility systems and delivering continuous improvement training programs for the facility. Direction in disciplines of best business practices including, but not limited to, yield improvement, manpower utilization, overhead spend, capital utilization, indirect spend, plant utilization and efficiency, working capital both raw material and finished goods. This role will act as a coach for the KHMS as well as leading the Site Steering Committee helping to implement KHMS. This person will work closely with the KHMS Task Force to drive greater utilization of processes and procedures and higher proficiency on the changes impacting employees in the organization such that business results are achieved. This person will provide direct support and coaching to front line managers, supervisors and team leaders as they help their direct reports understand and adopt KHMS.

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)

New Hire Base Salary Range

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefit Programs

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location

Fremont Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.