Continuous Improvement Lead
Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand
Grow Your Continuous Improvement Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you looking to grow your career in Continuous Improvement and FMCG? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We an exciting permanent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Manufacturing team based out of Tomoana, New Zealand!
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:
Coach and mentor teams on our localised management system & continuous improvement systems
Drive shop-floor ownership and embed standard routines for consistent performance
Lead structured problem solving to eliminate chronic losses and prevent repeat issues
Consolidate and analyse performance data to identify trends and gaps vs targets
Develop improvement plans and CI project charters with operators, maintenance, and process owners
Improve safety, quality, and process capability through better standards, defect handling, and operator practices
Support KPI and loss tree development, maintenance, and governance to guide performance execution
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly performance reviews and ensure actions are tracked to deliver productivity, efficiency, and unit cost improvements
About you:
Degree in Engineering, Food Science (or similar) with experience in food manufacturing/FMCG
Technical understanding of end-to-end, high-complexity food manufacturing processes
Practical experience applying Lean/continuous improvement tools to reduce waste and improve performance
Skilled in equipment care basics (clean, inspect, lubricate), autonomous maintenance, and structured problem solving
Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio) for analysis, reporting, and visual communication
Flexible to work across shifts and engage effectively with teams on all rosters
Experienced in training operators and facilitating groups to drive consistent ways of working
Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills, including writing clear SOPs and short work instructions (e.g., one-point lessons)
Eligible to work in New Zealand 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
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 FMCG & Continuous Improvement, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.
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Tomoana
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, 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.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
