Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description
CI LEAD
REPORTS TO: CI Coordinator
DEPARTMENT(S): CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
AREA: A&B
JOB TYPE: FT, Union, 40HRs. Monday-Friday
SCHEDULE TIME: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
WAGE: $25.00 Per Hour
Role
Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Process Owner and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspection and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data, and the KHMS maturity in the area. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly RCFA meetings, Daily Level 2 meetings and DPM 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, FSQ, and KHMS execution. Coaches and develop teams by building problem solving skills within the process.
Supervised by
• CI Coordinator
Working Conditions
• Schedule time is from 11:30am to 8:00pm
• 40 hours per week/8 hours daily/5 days per week.
• Works overtime as required.
• Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required.
• Work is indoors; primary production floor is wet; secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climate.
• Must wear following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): (bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes, ear plugs).
• Ability to work effectively in a multilingual and multicultural manufacturing environment, communicating clearly across diverse frontline teams
Duties/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.
• Analysis 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 being able to provide 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 such as 5W1H,5Whys, Fishbone, RCFA, PDCA to eliminate chronic losses for the line.
• Manage DMS by using digital platforms such as Power BI and CWP; provide actions and feedback when DMS needs to improve; create countermeasures for any outages.
• Perform all other duties assigned by management.
• Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities, 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 &/or plan Base Condition Events for the ownership areas
• Willingness to become a Centerline Management System qualified within one month.
• Willingness to become Yellow/Green Belt qualified within one year.
• Works overtime as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Prolonged 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, Matrices and KPI skills.
• Strong planning, organizational skills, and communication skills.
• Spanish, Swahili, French language proficiency is a plus but not required
• Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S.
• Able to create and maintain SOPs, OPLs, WIs, and troubleshooting guide within Squint.
• Capable of delivering training to operators and team members by using Squint.
• Can effectively lead RCFA events.
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma/GED required
EEO Statement:
The Kraft Heinz Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race- color- religion- sex- national origin- sexual orientation- gender identity- disability- protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. As an equal opportunity employer- the Kraft Heinz Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973- the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974- and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990- applicants that require accommodation
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Woodstock Plant
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 [email protected] .