About the role#
The Continuous Improvement Lead Intern works with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead hands-on initiatives, develop standard work systems, and coach teams to identify and eliminate losses using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
What you'll do#
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Lead projects involving digitalization, reporting, 5S, and Six Sigma.
- Analyze workforce utilization, equipment layouts, and operational data to reduce waste.
- Investigate root causes of production stops and develop daily action plans.
- Facilitate line loss analysis and throughput improvement projects.
- Create One-Point Lessons and coordinate training for staff.
- Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management systems.
- Participate in internal audits, food safety committees, and sanitary design teams.
- Support operational meetings across all shifts.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs and QRMP operating procedures.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma and technical training.
- Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is desired.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- Experience with CIL and Basic Problem Solving (6W-2H) or AM Step 2 qualification.
- Willingness to become Centerline Management System qualified within one month.
- Ability to work toward Green Belt qualification within one year.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deliverables.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Schedule: Flexibility to work off-shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime is required.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a food and beverage company based in Chicago and Pittsburgh. Founded in 2015, it manages a portfolio of over 200 brands including Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, and Heinz. The company operates in more than 40 countries and employs over 37,000 people. It focuses on the production of condiments, dairy, meats, and other grocery products.
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