Continuous Improvement Lead

Kraft Heinz

Tomoana, New Zealand
On-site
Coach and mentor teams on management system
Drive shop-floor ownership and embed standard routines
Lead structured problem solving to eliminate losses
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead for their manufacturing facility in Tomoana, New Zealand. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement processes within a collaborative team environment, ideal for candidates with experience in food manufacturing and Lean methodologies

Job Summary

  • Coach and mentor teams on our localised management system & continuous improvement systems.
  • Improve safety, quality, and process capability through better standards, defect handling, and operator practices.
  • Industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead for their manufacturing facility in Tomoana, New Zealand. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement processes within a collaborative team environment, ideal for candidates with experience in food manufacturing and Lean methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coach and mentor teams on management system
  • Drive shop-floor ownership and embed standard routines
  • Lead structured problem solving to eliminate losses
  • Consolidate and analyse performance data
  • Develop improvement plans and CI project charters
  • Improve safety, quality, and process capability
  • Support KPI and loss tree development

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Proven track record of internal growth
  • Career advancement opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Food Science (or similar)
  • Experience in food manufacturing/FMCG
  • Practical experience applying Lean/continuous improvement tools
  • Skilled in equipment care basics and autonomous maintenance
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
  • Flexible to work across shifts and engage effectively with teams
  • Experienced in training operators and facilitating groups
  • Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand with full working rights

Work Rights

Eligible to work in New Zealand with full working rights

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