Continuous Improvement Lead
Kraft Heinz, Champaign, IL, United States
Hourly Manufacturing Position Job Description
JOB: CI Lead
RATE OF PAY: $37.26
SCHEDULE: 7:00a-3:00p
FLEXIBLE WORK WEEK
In addition to the following, employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individual’s activities in contributing to food safety, and reporting situations that may impact food.
Statement Of The Job Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, Daily Level 2 meetings. This employee will lead transformation analysis, center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations. Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. Coaches teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.
Duties RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans
Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development
Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours
Investigates initial root cause of top stops
Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas
Attend level 2 meetings
Attend DDS meetings
Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day
Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages
Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems
Perform all other duties as assigned by management
Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates
Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H)
Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month
Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year
Works overtime as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions
40 hours per week/8 hours daily/5 days per week
Works overtime as required
Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required
(Work is indoors, Primary production floor is wet, Secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climate)
Must wear following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): (bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes, ear plugs)
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing & walking required
Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
Other Requirements
Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics and ZPI skills
Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S
Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs
Can effectively lead RCFA events
Education And Experience
High School Diploma/GED required
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.
Benefits
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) Champaign 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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RATE OF PAY: $37.26
SCHEDULE: 7:00a-3:00p
FLEXIBLE WORK WEEK
In addition to the following, employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individual’s activities in contributing to food safety, and reporting situations that may impact food.
Statement Of The Job Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, Daily Level 2 meetings. This employee will lead transformation analysis, center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations. Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process. Coaches teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.
Duties RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans
Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development
Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours
Investigates initial root cause of top stops
Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas
Attend level 2 meetings
Attend DDS meetings
Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day
Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages
Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems
Perform all other duties as assigned by management
Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates
Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H)
Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month
Willingness to become Green Belt qualified within one year
Works overtime as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions
40 hours per week/8 hours daily/5 days per week
Works overtime as required
Flexibility to adjust shift schedule to work with employees on other shifts as required
(Work is indoors, Primary production floor is wet, Secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climate)
Must wear following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): (bump cap/hard hat, safety glasses, slip resistant shoes, ear plugs)
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing & walking required
Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
Other Requirements
Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrics and ZPI skills
Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S
Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs
Can effectively lead RCFA events
Education And Experience
High School Diploma/GED required
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.
Benefits
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) Champaign 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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