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.
The Company
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.