Job DescriptionKraft Heinz is looking for Continuous Improvement Manager. This role will act as a coach for the KHMS as well as leading the Site Steering Committee helping to implement KHMS, provide a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs.ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop the Continuous Improvement team, ensuring high performance, capability building, and succession planning.Drive the deployment and sustainability of the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) across the site to improve operational performance and build a culture of continuous improvement.Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving initiatives to eliminate losses, improve process capability, and optimize manufacturing performance.Facilitate productivity and cost optimization programs focusing on yield improvement, labor productivity, asset utilization, overhead optimization, material waste reduction, and working capital improvement. Develop, implement, and sustain operational standards, centerlines, control strategies, and visual management systems to improve process stability.Coach frontline leaders and cross-functional teams on KHMS tools and methodologies, including CIL, CLM, 5S, FPQ, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, and Daily Management Systems.Lead chronic loss elimination through structured root cause analysis and data-driven improvement methodologies.Coaches and develop teams by building problem solving skills within the process. Design and deliver Continuous Improvement capability-building programs to strengthen problem-solving and operational excellence across all organizational levels.Monitor improvement project pipelines, validate savings, track KPIs, and ensure sustainable implementation of improvement initiatives. Experience & Required SkillsBachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Proven experience in a manufacturing environment within the FMCG or food industry.Demonstrated experience leading Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, KHMS/WCM, or operational transformation initiatives.Hands-on experience delivering measurable productivity improvements, waste reduction, cost savings, and process optimization projects.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Daily Management Systems.Experience facilitating line loss analysis, OEE improvement, yield optimization, and manufacturing process capability enhancement.Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify improvement opportunities, and translate insights into sustainable operational improvements.Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.Strong coaching, mentoring, and capability-building skills with the ability to develop frontline leaders and operators.Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and change management skills.Strong project management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.Mentoring & coaching skills Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans. Leads transformation analysis and centerline definition and associated standard development.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and power BILocation(s)6 October Factory Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.