CI Lead

Job Description

Kraft Heinz Company 

Springfield, MO

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to work at our facility in Springfield, MO.  Ideal candidates must be motivated to work in a team-orientated, fast-paced environment.  This position requires individuals to perform duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards. 

Under the direction of the Operations Manager and with the support of management staff, the individual will support and own results for clean, inspect, and lube procedures, centerline management system, 5S system, accuracy of process data and loss elimination system. This individual will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, daily production meetings, and defect elimination.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Attention to detail – able to develop accurate details when describing issues as it relates to the product, or the line equipment

• Successful communication skills – able to express themselves in a clear manner both when speaking with other team members, supervisors/process leaders and managers

• Decision Making – Can make decisions after identifying problems and act upon them while working with everyday task

• Teamwork – Can work cooperatively with others in a teamwork environment

• Leadership – Ability to gain associates agreement on programs and established routines

EEO Policy  

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories 

Benefits & Compensation Overview: 

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• 3 Medical Plan options

• 3 Dental Plan options

• Vision Plan option

• 401k with matching contributions

• Additional perks: Company Paid Life Insurance Policy, Paid Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability plans, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, plus other additional benefits.

• Vacation and paid holidays starting from date of hire

• Hourly pay starting at $30.79/hour

• FOIP (Field Operations Incentive Plan) – Bonus Plan

Work Schedule: 

1st Shift: 6:30am – 2:30pm (Monday – Friday, but may vary)

We are a 24/7 facility offering both 8-hour and 10-hour shifts as well as 12-hour rotating shifts.  Work schedule is dependent on position and overtime may be required.

Job Overview: 

Are you ready to join a team with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands?  With Kraft Heinz, you can create your career and make a difference!  If you are passionate like us and ready to build on a storied legacy, we welcome you to be a part of our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.

• Supports production area in implementing standard procedures in accordance with KHMS guidance

• Partners with CI Manager and other CI Leads to ensure common execution of standards across the site

• Facilitates line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans (GE/OEE current/future state)

• Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development

• Ensures centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages

• Analyzes daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities

• Spends time on the floor to capture information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours

• Participates in daily production meetings

• Discusses top stops and associated root causes to assist in building plan for the day

• Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses

• Leads Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line

• Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the processes

• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Key Tasks:

• Assess past performance vs. Compelling Business Need (CBN), identify priority losses for the year and create action plans to deliver the CBN

• Coach Equipment Owners (EOs) on the floor to ensure individual goals are achieved

• Drive Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) improvement cycles for business results and capability growth

• Complete standard Daily Direction Setting (DDS) cycle

• Coach organization on importance of adherence to standards

• Coach all levels of the organization on critical Daily Management Systems (DMSs) (hands on, actual usage)

• Implement and coach Safety & Quality Fundamentals

• Review incident investigations and ensure the actions to prevent reoccurrence

• Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination. Tackle process instability problems

• Coach necessity and use of Loss to Zero (L2Z)

• Drive cultural change by owning the organization renewal cycle

• Identify Skill gaps in organization – address using task-based training approach

• Coach use of Standard Work (SW) to eliminate non-value added (NVA) work, coach link to effort reduction

Physical Requirements: 

•  Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, ascending, and descending moves up to 50 pounds; holds and grips objects; must possess manual dexterity vital to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment

Working Environment: 

• Indoor – Mix of cool and warm temperature environments

Plant Overview: 

• Over 1,000 employees make up the team at the Springfield facility.

• A variety of cheese products (Sliced/Chunk/Shred), and pasta Mac & Cheese meals are produced at this location.  

Community Overview: 

Welcome to the birthplace of Route 66!  Springfield, MO combines a small-town vibe with the energy of a college town and amenities of a big city. With an attractive cost of living and strong local economy, Springfield is well-positioned to continue its reliable growth.  Residents enjoy four distinct seasons and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities including cycling, fishing, and hiking.  The city is also host to the Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.  Springfield is also only 40 miles north of the fun tourist city of Branson, MO!  No matter what your interests are, Springfield has everything: fantastic food, shopping, and adventure – this community offers it all!  https://www.springfieldchamber.com/

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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)

Springfield 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.