Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ
8 days ago
Continuous Improvement Lead
Job Description

The Role:

Facilitate and drive continuous improvement activities within a department through Root Cause Analysis, PDCA and Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies.

This is a full time, permanent role which reports directly to the CI Manager.

Your Responsibilities: 

Coach and train operators in continuous improvement principles including basic problem solving tools (5WHY, RCFA etc.)  Implementation of Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) continuous improvement processes. Accountability and ownership of Centre lining and Rapid change over systems. Identify variances to targets and develop plans for performance in safety, quality, equipment reliability, waste reduction, productivity and efficiencies. Facilitate and drive cost improvement projects within a portion through Root Cause Analysis, PDCA and Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies. Drive safety and quality improvement through operator and process capability. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

About You:

Degree Level Qualification in Engineering, Food Science (or minimum 3 years’ experience in the FMCG industry). Lean Six Sigma qualification (Yellow or Green Belt) desirable but not essential. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio. Experienced with Power bi and Tableau is preferable. Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required.

Benefits:

Monthly lunch shouts. Opportunities for you to progress into other areas of our business. Competitive pay. Staff parking.

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Location(s)

Tomoana

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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