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Kraft Heinz

Continuous Improvement Lead ($27/hr)

Kraft Heinz, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290


Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data, and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, and Daily Level 2 meetings.

This employee will lead transformation analysis, centerline definition, and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations. Leads root cause problem-solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. Coaches teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building problem-solving skills within the process.

Working Conditions

40 hours per week/8 hours daily/5 days per weekWorks overtime as requiredFlexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as requiredWork is indoors; Primary production floor is wet; Secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climateMust wear the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip-resistant shoes, ear plugs

Duties/Responsibilities

Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plansLeads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard developmentAnalyzes daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunitiesParticipates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design teamSpends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers over the past 24 hoursInvestigates initial root cause of top stopsBegins to develop plan for the day for ownership areasAttends level 2 meetingsAttends DDS meetingsDiscusses top stops and root cause; establishes countermeasures in plan for the dayEnsures centerline completion and compliance; creates countermeasures on any outagesWorks with Process Owner and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic lossesLeads Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the lineManages centerline and Quality Daily Management SystemsPerforms all other duties as assigned by managementComplies with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities, and QRMP operating proceduresAssists in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associatesFlexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as requiredAM Step 2 qualified or demonstrates expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H)Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one monthWillingness to become Green Belt qualified within one yearWorks overtime as necessaryPerforms other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing & walking requiredProlonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping

Other Requirements

Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics, and ZPI skillsStrong planning/organizational skills and communication skillsAbility to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM, and 5SAbility to understand and write WINs, SOPs, and OPLsCan effectively lead RCFA events

Location(s)

HPC - Jacksonville Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr