Continuous Improvement Leader
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Leader
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team at Kroger. As a key member of our manufacturing operations, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Your primary goal will be to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) by applying appropriate tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities:
* Assist plant teams in setting and tracking CI measures to achieve our Customer 1st strategy
* Select and apply CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure, and other key measures
* Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis
* Create control plans to produce sustainable gains
* Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste, and reduce variation
* Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification, and verification for capital projects
* Mentor and coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
* Utilize Kroger's downtime system to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
* Develop and leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals
* Identify and understand issues and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, and take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
* Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences
* Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
* Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
* Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field
* Manufacturing experience
* Ability to guide a team to collectively create actionable solutions
* Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
* Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities, and motivations to achieve strong results
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Achieve Black Belt certification
* Strong negotiation, oral, and written communication skills
* Strong mathematical, analytical, and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense
Desired Qualifications:
* Experience developing and reengineering business processes from current to future state
* Black Belt certified and level 8 requirements complete as outlined in the CI training manual (pay level - 8)
* Green Belt certified and level 7 requirements completed as outlined in the CI training manual (pay level - 7)
* Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
* Training or exposure to statistical analysis
Language Code: en
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