Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager in Jacksonville, Florida, to lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction work across the supply chain. The role covers manufacturing cost reduction, process improvement, Lean and Six Sigma training, and the management of the CI team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop productivity decks, generate cost reduction opportunities and implement process improvements to lower manufacturing costs
• Coordinate major cross-supply-chain initiatives (purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, R&D, packaging, engineering) to optimise cost
• Implement and train MOS and Lean / Six Sigma processes for plant personnel
• Participate in the QRMP annual audit and help develop procedures and corrective actions
• Support the implementation of the Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP) and operational standards to meet the plant accountability list targets
• Share and implement best-practice initiatives across supply chain and coordinate KHMS progress using TRACC
• Develop and maintain KPI visuals, KPIs and tracking systems, and own the Priority One system so users are trained and projects stay current
• Lead and coordinate plant-wide 5S initiatives and develop a waste analysis for all lines
• Manage the department's operating budget and evaluate the CI staff, including performance management and employee development
• Partner with business leaders on process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean)

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years leading CI or transformation projects
• Black Belt certification preferred; Green Belt certification required
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to meet project timelines and cost targets
• Creativity, strong communication and mentoring/coaching skills