KHMS Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager 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 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 Daily Level 2 meetings.

This employee will lead transformation analysis center line 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 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 pers 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 cut-resistant gloves

Duties/Responsibilities

Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans

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 program food safety committee and sanitary design team

Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours

Investigates initial root cause of top stops

Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas

Attend level 2 meetings

Attend DDS meetings

Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day

Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages

Works with Process Owner and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses

Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line

Manage centerline.

Perform all other duties as 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 acts 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.

Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month

Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year

Works overtime as necessary

Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing & walking required

Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping

Working conditions include extremes of hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions.

Overtime may be required.

Role requires full-time onsite work schedule with willingness to flex schedules if necessary to meet with employees on other shifts.

Other Requirements

Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Word

Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills

Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL CLM and 5S

Ability to understand and write WINs SOPs and OPLs

Can effectively lead RCFA events

Expected Experience & Required Skills

High School Diploma/GED required.

Technical schooling/training preferred.

Computer skills typing skills and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets.

Work as a team member to solve problems.

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)

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 .