CI Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • $89,800 - $112,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs for the facility including leading lean events, implementing Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) throughout the facility, developing and measuring facility systems and developing and delivering continuous improvement training programs for the facility. Direction in disciplines of best business practices including, but not limited to, yield improvement, manpower utilization, overhead spend, capital utilization, indirect spend, factory utilization and efficiency, working capital both raw material and finished goods. This role will act as a coach for the KHMS as well as working directly with site Pillar Owners, helping to implement KHMS. This person will work closely with the KHMS Task Force to drive greater utilization of processes and procedures and higher proficiency in the changes impacting employees in the organization such that business results are achieved. This person will provide direct support and coaching to front line managers, supervisors and team leaders as they help their direct reports understand and adopt KHMS.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 2+ years CI leading CI projects or transformation projects required
• Green Belt Certification required
• Demonstrated experience overcoming the inevitable problems and obstacles that surface to meet project timelines and cost initiatives
• Creativeness and desire not to be bound by past solutions and to think outside the box to drive productivity throughout the organization
• Ability to communicate and deal with a range of responsibilities is critical while managing multiple tasks
• Working knowledge of enterprise business principles and practices
• Presentation Skills
• Mentoring & coaching skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Preferably in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
• Black Belt Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Continuous Development of the productivity decks
• Generate cost reduction opportunities and implement process improvement to reduce manufacturing costs including building out the annual action plan (AAP)
• Coordinate major initiatives across Supply Chain to insure optimum cost. This coordination will include, but not be limited to, purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, research & development, packaging and engineering
• Implement and train MOS & Lean / Six Sigma processes to factory location personnel
• Participate in audits and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions as owner of standards
• Share and implement best practice initiatives across Supply Chain
• Coordinate the progression of KHMS
• Develop and maintain performance (KPI) visuals
• Ownership of the digital tools for the factory; responsible for ensuring all users are trained
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking system (where needed)
• Develop a waste analysis for all lines
• Lead and coordinate 5S initiatives factory-wide
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget
• Manage and evaluate the Continuous Improvement staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean)
• Other duties as assigned to assist the factory

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level