Continuous Improvement Lead - Collaborative Environment

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your skills and knowledge within a supportive team environment? Apply today and become a part of one of New Zealand's largest employers to deliver fresh produce to our whānau all around the world!
 

Who Are We?
The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

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. We are open to all levels of experience and have an opportunity for both an entry level Lead and experienced Lead.

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.

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), apply now!

Please be aware shortlisted applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand.