Lean Six Sigma CI Lead Intern

Kraft Heinz Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead Intern in San Diego, providing hands-on improvement projects across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will develop standard work, coach teams, and support data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities include 5S, Six Sigma initiatives, line data analysis, and training with the plant operations staff. Strong organizational skills and collaboration are essential for success in this role.

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 month.
• Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and streamlining processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Lead hands-on improvement projects including (but not limited to) 5S and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the plant/operations team.
• Create and manage weekly action plans aligned to operational priorities.
• Coach and mentor others to plan, develop, and execute CI projects.
• Participate in cross-functional implementation teams to deliver improvements with minimal disruption.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

6W-2H

5-Why

Education

HS Diploma

Business Administration/Operations Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kraft Heinz Company seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead Intern in San Diego, providing hands-on improvement projects across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will develop standard work, coach teams, and support data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities include 5S, Six Sigma initiatives, line data analysis, and training with the plant operations staff. Strong organizational skills and collaboration are essential for success in this role.