Continuous Improvement Manager

Grow your management career further in Continuous Improvement

Are you ready to make a real impact and drive meaningful change? At Kraft Heinz, we're looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Continuous Improvement Manager. This is your chance to lead transformative initiatives, optimise operations, and empower teams to achieve excellence. Based in Northgate, Queensland, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and innovation within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining productivity decks to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, reducing manufacturing costs and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Training and supporting plant personnel in Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS) and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

• Ensuring adherence to system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list to achieve targeted results.

• Leading the progression of the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) using TRACC as a key tool for driving process improvements.

• Creating and maintaining performance visuals and KPIs to monitor and enhance operational success.

• Conducting waste analysis across all production lines to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Coordinating 5S initiatives plant-wide to improve workplace organization and safety.

• Developing and managing the department's operating budget to ensure financial efficiency and alignment with organisational goals.

• Managing and evaluating the Continuous Improvement staff, including performance management, employee development, and fostering a high-performing team culture.

• Partnering with key stakeholders to implement process improvements and drive operational excellence across the plant.

About you:

• Proven and strong experience in manufacturing operations, including leading CI transformation projects

• Proven ability to overcome challenges and deliver projects on time and within budget

• Creative problem-solver with a focus on driving productivity and implementing innovative solutions

• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills to manage diverse responsibilities effectively

• Solid understanding of enterprise business principles and practices

• Excellent presentation, mentoring, and coaching skills

• Flexible and adaptable to changing work patterns, including overtime when required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline (preferred)

• Black Belt Certification (preferred). Green Belt Certification (required)

• Eligibility to work in Australia with full working rights

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Novated Leasing
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about driving Continuous Improvement, eager to lead transformation projects, and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment, please submit your application soon. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the ad early. We are excited to hear from you