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Continuous Improvement Lead -- 2nd shift

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Hybrid
Holland, MI
28-28
Junior
Hybrid
Holland, MI
28-28
Junior
The role involves facilitating continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, analyzing line data, and implementing improvement practices while ensuring compliance with guidelines and training new associates.
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Job Description
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
  • Starting pay: $28.46
  • Hourly Non-Union position
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:
  • Second S hift, from 2:00pm to 10:30pm + $1.00 shift premium
  • Flexible to work other shifts as needed

Plant Overview:
  • Over 300 employees
  • Holland Plant has been around since 1897
  • Products produced: Sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
  • Union Facility - Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans
  • Champions 5S, Centerline Management (CLM), Clean to Inspect and Reapply Lubrication (CIL), and other continuous improvement processes in the plant
  • Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
  • Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
  • Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours
  • Investigates initial root cause of top stops
  • Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas
  • Attend Level 2 meetings
  • Attend Daily Performance Meetings
  • Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day
  • Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages
  • Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
  • Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
  • Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management
  • Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
  • Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates
  • Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
  • AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (5W-1H)
  • Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month
  • Willingness to become Yellow Belt qualified within one year
  • Works overtime as necessary
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Frequent standing & walking required
  • Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs
  • Must be able to freely move around a multifloored facility
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, and Data Analytics skills
  • Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
  • Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S
  • Ability to understand and write Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and One Point Lessons
  • Can effectively lead RCFA events
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Must have continuous improvement experience or knowledge
  • Years' experience: 0-2 years
  • Manufacturing experience preferred but not required

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Holland Factory
Kraft 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 [email protected] .

Top Skills

Data Analytics
Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Word

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