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Job description
General information
All posting locations: Wigan, , United Kingdom
Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing
Date Published: 14-Jul-2023
Ref #: R-72301
Description & Requirements
Process Improvement Lead
Location: Kitt Green - Wigan- UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 32-24k + up to 20% annual bonus
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world- we deliver the best taste- fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business- but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world- our people are connected by a culture of ownership- agility- and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans- who are working to improve our company- communities- and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and own the future of food.
What’s the role?
Join us to be a part of our exciting journey to implement our Kraft Heinz Management system throughout the whole of Kitt Green - One of our largest factories in the world! On site we have 8 different departments- each led by an Operations Manager.
You will report to the Operations Manager and work alongside a Maintenance Lead- Team Leaders- Engineers and Operators – as well as working cross-functionally with CI- Safety- Quality and more. Each department has a Process Improvement Lead- so as well as working as part of your department you will work collaboratively with fellow Process Improvement Leads to take us to the next stage on our KHMS journey. Key day to day activities include implementation of tools such as Centerlining and Problem Solving- as well as on the floor coaching with your team.
The ultimate goal is to drive our efficiency as we look to reduce our losses and create capability within our Operations team. There will be a need to spend a high amount of time within the production area- whilst also working to analyse losses and generate improvement plans through to delivery. You will be an integral part of the Daily and Weekly performance meetings and generating data for these; you will be key to the content and discussions within the meetings- whilst also agreeing and delivering actions from these processes.
What are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have a passion for Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing. It is a role that requires a high energy- an ability to influence others and a proven ability work well as a team. Experience within Manufacturing would be advantageous- and/or a degree or Apprenticeship in Engineering or Business improvement.
Training will be provided for the required tools- leadership and coaching.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave- plus Bank Holidays-
- Options to 'buy' additional annual leave-
- Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - no deposit- and insurance- servicing and maintenance are included-
- Cycle to Work scheme-
- Discounts on gym memberships-
- Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%)-
- 12x Life Assurance
- Virtual GP-
- Best Doctors service - connects you with world leading specialists from the your home-
- Private Medical Insurance-
- Critical Illness Insurance-
- Eyecare-
- Savings on MOT- servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre-
- Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
