Continuous Improvement Lead

Company: Kraft Heinz Company
Location: Dunedin
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Job Description:

About UsThe Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Plasmon, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie's among others.No matter the brand, we're united under one vision:--To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & CollaborationWe're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.Job Description About the role: This role will lead transformation analysis, centre line definition and associated standard development. Developing control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations. You will lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. You will Coach teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, and Oscar systems execution while also help to build problem solving skills within the process. Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans
• Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development
• Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
• Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
• Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours
• Investigates initial root cause of top stops
• Attend DDS meetings
• Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day
• Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages
• Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
• Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
• Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems
• Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates
• Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
• AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H) About you:
  • Frequent standing & walking required
  • Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
  • Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics and ZPI skills
  • Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
  • Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S
  • Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs
  • Can effectively lead RCFA events
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month
  • Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year
  • Works overtime as necessary Benefits program: We empower our people to own their work, and it's true our employees are our competitive advantage - so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our 'Live Well' benefits program:
    • Gatherings - End of Year Celebration
    • Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots, wellbeing sessions & webinars
    • Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiverThe Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion Bring your appetite for more! Applications may be reviewed and interviews conducted prior to the close date so don't wait - apply now! #LI-DNILocation(s)Dunedin Full time R-35832 About Us INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.-- We're committed to:
      • Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
      • Growing our Business Resource Groups - vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
      • Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

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