Job DescriptionContinuous Improvement Lead (Manufacturing)Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturingCompetitive salary package, annual bonus, and market leading benefitsHigh-impact position within a global FMCG brand!
Kickstart Your Continuous Improvement Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you looking to grow your CI career in Food Manufacturing?
Do you want to join a energetic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities?
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Manufacturing team, based in Northgate, Australia on-site!
The CompanyThe 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:Lead continuous improvement for a defined production area to improve safety, quality, reliability, waste, productivity, efficiency, and unit cost.Coach and train operators and frontline leaders in practical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and standard work.Collect, consolidate, and analyse performance data (e.g., OEE, planned/unplanned losses, waste, defects, non-standard product)



to identify trends and priority losses.Build and maintain KPI dashboards and visual performance boards that connect daily performance to site targets and improvement priorities.Identify gaps to targets and develop clear action plans with owners and timelines to close performance variances.Facilitate improvement workshops and on-floor projects with operations, maintenance, engineering, and process owners to remove chronic losses.Support equipment care and process stability practices (inspection/cleaning/lubrication, basic maintenance by operators, setup/centreline control, workplace organisation).
Establish and sustain daily/weekly/monthly routines and meeting cadences to review performance, elevate issues, and track actions to completion.Support audits and corrective actions to maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.Contribute to a high-trust, high-accountability culture; cover related duties as needed, including acting as a process owner during leave.About you:Degree in Engineering, Food Science or a related field, or at least 2 years' experience in a food manufacturing/FMCG environmentTechnical experience across end-to-end food manufacturing,



including multiple preservation processesExperience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement approachesStrong problem-solving skills, with capability in autonomous maintenance and cleaning/inspection/lubrication practicesConfident using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio (and able to learn additional systems/tools as required)Able to plan, organise and communicate effectively; positive attitude with strong interpersonal and leadership skillsExperienced in training and facilitating groups; able to coach managers and teamsUnderstands the importance of safety, quality and documentation, including writing and maintaining clear procedures and accurate recordsEligible to work in Australia - with full working rights.Benefits of working with usPay for Performance - industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary packageParental Leave - paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregiversLeave 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 matterNovated LeasingIn House Training ProgramsCorporate Discount ProgramsReady to make an Impact?
Location(s)NorthgateKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .
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📌 Continuous Improvement Lead (Manufacturing) (Brisbane)
🏢 Heinz
📍 Brisbane