The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Continuous Improvement Lead to work at our food processing facility in Lowville, NY. Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.
EEO PolicyKraft Heinz is an EO employer - Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
The company will review all requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Benefits & Compensation Overview:We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:
Schedule is based on 7 days per week production.
Plant & Community Overview:The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft String Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 18 production lines. Milk and cream is supplied by local farms. With over 500 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.
For more information on the company or the community, visit https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/
Job OverviewUnder the direction of the Area Production Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow the 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. Active participation 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.
Role and Responsibilities:Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.
Quality Assurance:Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.
Safety:Will adhere to the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themselves and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will comply to LOTO policy and procedures.
Qualifications and Education RequirementsA Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience. Qualifications to be considered for this position include: attendance, prior experience and/or education and past job performance.
Preferred SkillsMust have strong communication skills, digital literacy, and plant maintenance SAP skills.
Additional NotesWeekend, overtime, and holiday work will be 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.
Work on all shifts expected, Weekend and Holiday work will be required. Schedule is based on a 7 day/week production; therefore, workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production.
Location(s)Lowville PlantKraft 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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.