3 Apr 2026

Continuous Improvement Lead

Kraft Heinz

Elst

3 Apr 2026

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Continuous Improvement Lead needed for a factory team in Elst, Netherlands. Responsible for executing continuous improvement projects, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Requires strong planning, communication skills, proficiency in Dutch and English, and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma.

On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelUniversal Problem SolvingCLM

Continuous Improvement Lead

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On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelUniversal Problem Solving

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not Applicable

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Universal Problem SolvingCLMMicrosoft ExcelRCA6WCILLean Six Sigma5SOscar scrap elimination system2HMicrosoft Power PointMicrosoft WordPDCA

Soft Skills

planningorganizational skillscommunication skillsflexibilitycoachingproblem solving

Key Responsibilities

•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
•Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
•Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team
•Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours
•Investigates initial root cause of top stops
•Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas
•Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day
•Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages
•Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
•Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
•Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems
•Assist in the implementation of the Quality KHMS program and acts as trainer of new associates
•Flexibility to occasionally adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required

Continuous ImprovementFood and Beverage ServicesLean Six SigmaManufacturingProcess ImprovementQuality ManagementFactoryOperationsLeadershipProblem Solving

Key Responsibilities

•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

•Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities

•Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team

•Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines and changeovers over the past 24 hours

•Investigates initial root cause of top stops

•Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas

•Discuss top stops and root cause. Establish countermeasures in plan for the day

•Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages

•Works with Process Owner, and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses

•Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line

•Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems

•Assist in the implementation of the Quality KHMS program and acts as trainer of new associates

•Flexibility to occasionally adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required