Kirksville MO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
401K
Additional perks: Pet Insurance (EAP) Employee Assistance Program etc.
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
Pay starting is $39.00/hr. shift.
Annual increases
Incentive bonus eligibility
7:00am 4:30pm with flexibility if needed
Provides a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs for the facility implementing and measuring facility process and developing and delivering continuous improvement training programs for the facility including leading lean events developing and measuring facility systems developing and delivering continuous improvement training programs applying KHMS ideologies and methodologies and driving a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Direction in disciplines of best business practices including but not limited to yield
improvement manpower utilization overhead spend capital utilization indirect spend
plant utilization and efficiency working capital both raw material and finished goods.
Key incumbent will work closely with all areas of the plant to drive greater utilization of
processes and procedures and higher proficiency in the changes impacting employees
in the organization such that business results are achieved.
Directs disciplines of best business practices implementation.
- Generates cost reduction opportunities and implements process improvement to
reduce manufacturing costs.
Monitoring and reporting on plant maturity progress and supported the development and
integration of KHMS operational ideologies.
Oversee the CI Leads performance and follows up their development
- Assists with the implementation of Manufacturing Playbook and coordinates the progression.
- Develops and maintains performance (KPI) visuals.
- Develops a waste analysis for all lines.
- Leads and coordinates 5S initiatives plant wide.
- Supports the Continuous Improvement Manager of the plant in upstream smart
ideas/best practice replication.
Leads and execute breakthrough and incremental improvement projects in the plant.
Responsible for identification of productivity within the facility and drive projects through to completion.
- Engages line/process/department personnel in all phases of improvement efforts
(Including Value Stream Mapping DMAIC projects line balancing creating standard
work and daily work improvements).
- Develops and apply necessary technical skills to deliver improvement results (such as lean 6Sigma etc.)
- Supports plant AAP/Continuous Improvement projects. Support the Quality Cost
Delivery Safety Morale principles line start-ups and work on minor capital projects
primarily CI driven. Support in the evaluation and implementation of the Ideas and
Suggestions process.
- In cooperation with conversion colleagues and Business Development Manager is
responsible for the realization of productivity CI ideas and projects of the section/business unit.
Works closely with Operations Management and Human Resources to establish a team
culture at the lines. Supports team-building activities of various teams in cooperation
with team leader/team-developer.
Train and mentor employees on KHMS principle to foster a culture of continuous
improvement.
Promote employee engagement initiatives such as suggestion programs and reward
systems.
- Maintain appropriate project documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelors degree in engineering is preferred; bachelors degree is highly preferred
1-5 years of operations experience in manufacturing is required
Working knowledge of business principles and practices.
Green Belt Certification preferred.
Proficient in excel and have fundamental knowledge of PowerBI/Tableau
The ability to overcome the inevitable problems and obstacles that surface to meet project timelines and cost initiatives.
The creativeness not to be bound by past solutions and to think outside the box to drive productivity throughout the organization.
The ability to communicate and deal with a range of responsibilities is critical while managing multiple tasks.
Presentation Mentoring & Coaching Skills
Work Environment
This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment.
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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Kirksville PlantKraft 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 .
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