All posting locations: Wigan, , United Kingdom
Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing
Date Published: 29-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81833
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Onsite
Description & Requirements
Role: Process Improvement Lead
Location: Kitt Green, Wigan UK
Salary: £32,000
Working hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm
Who are we?
We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green - Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.
Purpose of role:
We are on the lookout for a Process Improvement Lead to join our Kitt Green site!
In the Process Improvement Lead role, you'll be instrumental in identifying and reducing losses, whilst leading a culture of continuous improvement within our wider Operations team.
You'll spend a significant amount of time within your production area, gaining a deep understanding of our processes, while honing your analytical skills that will ultimately be crucial in dissecting loss data and formulating actionable improvement plans.
As a key contributor to daily and weekly performance meetings, you'll also be empowered to deliver data-driven insights that fuel strategic discussions and informed decision-making, in turn giving you outstanding opportunities to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and decision-makers on site, all the while growing your exposure and experience.
Your ability to translate these insights into concrete action plans and ensure their successful execution will be paramount – in return, you’ll be rewarded with an outstanding platform to “grow your career”, with clear pathways towards key leadership roles on site, whether this be in Continuous Improvement, EHS, Quality or Operations roles… the sky is the limit!
Come and kick-start your career with one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands at Kraft-Heinz!
What we are looking for:
- A degree within Manufacturing or Engineering field, or up to 1 year experience within an associated industry would be a nice to have - however we are open to a wide range of fields and experience levels, with your behaviours being key to success.
- A continuous improvement approach - always looking to reiterate and improve on established processes, ready to challenge the status quo.
- Comfortable handling and interpreting data to make informed and impactful decisions.
- The ambition to grow your career and drive your own development
What we can offer:
- 27 days annual leave- plus Bank Holidays, with options to 'buy' additional annual leave.
- Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - no deposit required. Insurance, servicing and maintenance included.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%).
- 12x Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Critical Illness Insurance.
- Savings on MOT- servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre.
- Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals.
- And much more!
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.