CI Lead

  • All Posting Locations: Winchester, VA, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: December 17, 2024
  • Ref#: R-88600

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About the Role

Job Description

Kraft Heinz – Winchester

CI Lead Job Description

Department:  Operations

Position Type: Hourly   $31.52             Wage Type: Class CI

Function: Operations

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Summary: Owns executing against defined and validated systems/standards to deliver quality and centerline compliance for a line, system or business unit. Ensures excellent system execution and continuous loss elimination, while possessing mastery in process control and loss elimination to deliver the expected results.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Assist team in developing or improving work processes and procedures. Regular review and modification of ILUs. Verification of equipment accurate performance. Participate in the line loss analysis and line improvement plans, including but not limited to waste elimination and yield improvement. Focus on hold order reduction, complaint reduction, and defect reduction. Draft OPls as needed. Must deliver on identified financial, quality, safety projects. Back-up to Line Leader for assigned business. Able to adjust schedule as needed. Work closely with assigned team members to address issues. Development of team, including review/identify training needs of team. Analyze daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize opportunities. Own, lead and mentor the Centerline and Quality DMS system completion and compliance for assigned area of responsibility by:

  • Perform daily quality control verification on identified lines to assure process/product/package conformance to spec.
  • Assure appropriate communication and escalation of quality triggers.
  • Assure containment and inventory control for quality and food safety holds
  • Verify food safety and net weight audits are occurring by operators.
  • Research/Develop and Implement process control strategies
  • Mentor system teams on Centerline DMS execution and Process control

Lead or participate in root cause problem solving efforts of key chronic losses for systems/area of responsibility and participates in CAPA root cause problem solving efforts for their line. Ensure 5S processes are followed by all. Discuss top stops/downtime and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day including outages. Spend floor time to capture information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers/mini-cleans over past 24 hours. Investigate initial root cause of top stops/downtime. Develop plan for the day for ownership areas. Attend DDS meetings to ensure quality and consistency of meetings. Work with Line Leader and Maintenance Leader to address sporadic losses. Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line. Participate in the internal audit program, food safety committee, CIP optimization, and sanitary design teams. Follow Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability – Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting optimally to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration – Working optimally with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Detailed understanding and following of KHC and site policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hold Tags, HACCP, QRMP, FDA, Organic Foreign Objects, Safety and Security. And the following skills:

  • Strong organizational skills and both oral and written communication skills are a must for this position
  • Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics and ZPI skills.
  • Ability to understand and mentor management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S.
  • Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs.
  • Can optimally lead RCFA events.
  • Good communication skills
  • Typing skills and ability to manipulate data through the use of spreadsheets
  • Must be self-managing or have a history of being a self-starter

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be willing to work on any shift as needed, even though primarily a first shift position.

Personal Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to wear appropriate company-issued safety and GMP equipment, including: steel toe shoes that are also slip resistant, hearing protection, bump cap, and other personal protective equipment.

Document: HRJD066

Revised: 04/27/2022

Supersedes: 02/02/2018

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll 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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Winchester Plant

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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