Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Lead

Grow your Manufacturing career in in a global FMCG organisation!

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Location : Tomoana, Hastings, New Zealand

Grow Your Manufacturing Career in Continuous Improvement!

Are you a motivated and experienced professional looking to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of innovation and excellence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our team in Tomoana, Hastings, New Zealand site. Here you will play a key role in identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, productivity, and quality.

TheCompany

The 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. 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.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to :

Drive continuous improvement activities to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality

Coach and train operators in continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques

Analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop plans to address variances

Implement and maintain the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) and its continuous improvement processes

Facilitate root cause analysis and lean / six sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement

Develop and implement plans to reduce waste, improve safety, and increase equipment reliability

Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and process owners to drive improvement initiatives

Gather and analyse data on key performance indicators such as OEE, waste, and defects

Develop and implement action plans to address daily and weekly variations to plan

Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to drive continuous improvement and transformational change

About you :

Have a background in manufacturing and a passion for continuous improvement

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and continuous improvement knowledge

Possess data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement

Capable of learning lean six sigma methodologies and can conduct root cause analyses

Collaboration and communication are strengths of yours, with experience working with Operators, Maintenance, and Process Owners.

You have worked under a management system within a manufacturing environment prior.

Possess a creative approach to problem-solving and a focus on reducing waste and improving safety

Experience in manufacturing processes and a desire to improve them are key requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary for this position

Have a team-oriented mindset and a willingness to drive transformational change

Eligible to work in New Zealand with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

Novated Leasing

Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about driving production excellence and continuous improvement, eager to learn and grow with a dynamic team, and enjoy collaborating with others, we'd love to hear from you! We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait - submit your application today. We're excited to connect with talented individuals who share our commitment to innovation.

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Location(s)

Tomoana

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes .

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