Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Winchester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expKraft Heinz is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance productivity and reduce costs in their operations. The role involves developing and implementing continuous improvement projects, coordinating initiatives across the supply chain, and leading process improvement efforts using methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Generate cost reduction opportunities/direct the engineering activities along with manufacturing to initiate/implement process improvement to reduce manufacturing costs
Coordinate major initiatives across the supply chain to ensure optimum cost. This coordination will include, but not be limited to, purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, R&D, packaging and engineering
Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation
Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list
Finds problematic downtime sources, searches for a root cause and creates a solution to eliminate the issue
Project Scoping Define new projects and present estimates / ROI report
Technology Integration Evaluate and adopt new technologies
Vendor Negotiation Interface with suppliers for equipment or solutions
Develop SOPs, work instructions, and technical specifications
Communicate with storeroom to ensure there is an inventory of parts needed after a new implementation
Continuous Improvement Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects
Monitor performance data to identify bottlenecks and insights
Optimization Enhance process efficiency, yield, and profitability
Redesigns and/or modify parts for better performance or to fit needs more efficiently
Create prototypes to trial before scaling up and proceeding with the below
Draws prints and communicates with internal and/or external machine shops to bring drawing to life
Author and present change management forms prior to any addition or modifications to the manufacturing process
Communicate and cooperate with quality team to ensure all the above complies with rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical or process engineering preferred
Working knowledge of business principles and practices
Three years' operations experience including manufacturing
Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staff on technical issues or specific project activity
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and operators
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical or process engineering preferred
Green Belt Certification preferred
Benefits
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
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.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
Leadership Team
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Angel Shelton Willis
Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Officer
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