Continuous Improvement Team Leader

Location

Massillon Ohio

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Competitive Health Vision and Dental benefits

Company match 401(k) Plan

Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.

Pay

The starting hourly wage for this role is $27.04 - $31 per hour.

Work Schedule

Full-time position

Monday - Friday 1st shift 6:00am 2:30pm

OT as needed

Position Summary

The CI Lead is a core member of the Process AreaTrio(Process Owner Maintenance Lead and CI Lead) within the KHMSTrio Excellence Pathway. The role owns the deployment coaching and sustainment of KHMS continuous-improvement methodologies at the process-area level to systematically eliminate losses and drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement. While the position is scheduled onday shift the incumbent must be flexible to work and provide coverage acrossall shiftsto support training health checks problem-solving and standard deployment across the 24-hour operation.

Key Responsibilities (KHMS-Aligned)

Problem Solving & Loss Elimination

• Train and coach Operators Team Leaders and Maintenance on the KHMS Problem Solving Chapter and the escalation process.
• Define 5W-1H triggers based on Performance Board downtime (e.g. three consecutive hours red for the same reason triggers a 5W-1H) and drive use of 5Why troubleshooting guides and related tools.
• Continuously review and update KHMS standards implementing countermeasures (CILs Centerlines etc.) to eliminate losses and monitor compliance.

5S & Visual Management

• Train Operators Team Leaders and Maintenance in 5S; assign Process Area 5S Champions; and develop/execute a 5S implementation plan across all five categories (sort set in order shine standardize sustain).
• Establish shiftly 5S evaluation checks weekly Trio/Team Leader audits and 5S compliance tracking within the Level 1 and Daily Performance Meeting (DPM/POWR Board).

Daily Management System (DMS) Support

• Support CIL (Clean Inspect Lube) Centerline Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination routines including health checks and use top-loss analysis from Operational/Daily Performance Meetings to prioritize activities.
• Contribute to the Daily Performance Meeting by supporting identification of root causes of top losses and driving systemic fixes and standard updates.

Coaching & Capability Building

• Provide feedback and retrain the appropriate groups (Operators Maintenance Team Leaders) on updated standards building autonomous ownership of KPIs and improvements at the process-area level.

Working Relationships

Works cross-functionally with the entire plant CI Manager Plant Manager Trios Functional Managers Plant/Line 5S Champions Team Leaders Operators and Maintenance Technicians.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Working knowledge of KHMS methodologies: Problem Solving (5Why 5W-1H) 5S CIL Centerline Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination.
• Demonstrated ability to train coach and drive adoption of standards at the shop-floor level.
• Strong facilitation and root-cause analysis skills tied to OEE and loss-elimination outcomes.

Shift & Physical Requirements

• Primary schedule isday shift; must be available and willing to workall shifts(including off-shifts and weekends as needed) to deliver training conduct health checks and support problem-solving across the full operation.
• Manufacturing plant-floor environment requiring Gemba presence walking/standing and adherence to all safety and food-safety standards.

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 .