Continuous Improvement Lead

Overview

Hourly manufacturing position in Woodstock, IL. The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to work at our food processing facility in Woodstock, IL. Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Process Owner and with the support of management staff, the candidate will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title.

Successful candidates will own results for clean inspection and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data, and the KHMS maturity in the area. Actively participate in annual planning, weekly RCFA meetings, Daily Level 2 meetings and DPM meetings.

Lead transformation analysis, centerline definition, and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations. Lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. Coach teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FSQ, and KHMS execution. Coach and develop teams by building problem solving skills within the process.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans by using data and analysis to drive improvements decisions
• Able to execute the SBOS and QBOS when needed
• Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development
• Analyzes daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
• Participates in internal audit programs, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
• Spend time on the floor gathering information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers over the past 24 hours
• Investigates initial root cause of top stops
• Begin to develop a plan for the day for ownership areas
• Attending and co-hosting the Level 2 meetings
• Attending DDS meetings and providing constructive feedback
• Discuss top stops and root causes. Establish countermeasures in planning for the day
• Works with Process Owner and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
• Implement problem solving tools (5W1H, 5Whys, Fishbone, RCFA, PDCA) to eliminate chronic losses for the line
• Manage DMS using digital platforms such as Power BI and CWP; provide actions and feedback when DMS needs to improve; create countermeasures for outages
• Perform all other duties assigned by management
• Comply with established GMP, housekeeping guidelines, and QRMP operating procedures
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and act 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 (5W, 1H)
• Participate and/or plan Base Condition Events for the ownership areas
• Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month
• Willingness to become Yellow/Green Belt qualified within one year

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking required
• Prolonged periods on feet with repetitive actions; frequent bending and stooping

Working Conditions

• Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required
• Indoor production floor; wet environments on primary and secondary locations; seasonal climate
• Required PPE: bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes, ear plugs
• Ability to work effectively in a multilingual and multicultural manufacturing environment

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, matrices and KPI skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Spanish, Swahili, or French language proficiency is a plus but not required; ability to understand and coach management systems including CIL, CLM and 5S
• Able to create and maintain SOPs, OPLs, WIs, and troubleshooting guides
• Capable of delivering training to operators and team members using Squint
• Ability to effectively lead RCFA events

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required

Benefits & Compensation Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
• 401K
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pay & Schedule

Pay starting at $25.00/hr. Annual increases. Work Schedule: 11:30am – 8:00pm (Monday-Friday). Overtime work as required.

Location

Woodstock, IL