[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Kraft Heinz Company · Lowville Plant, NY # Continuous Improvement Lead Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America Manager or lead Manufacturing & Production Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted August 31, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837505659) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Continuous Improvement Lead ## Job description Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations. 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. Attend level 2 meetings. Attend DDS meetings. 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. Perform all other duties as assigned by management. Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures. Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer of new associates. Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required. AM Step 2 qualified or demonstrate expertise in CIL, Basic Problem Solving (6W, 2H). Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Matrix and ZPI skills. Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills. Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM and 5S. Ability to understand and write WINs, SOPs and OPLs. Can effectively lead RCFA events. Works overtime as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function. Work is indoors, Primary production floor is wet, Secondary locations are occasionally wet, seasonal climate. Work on all shifts expected, Weekend and Holiday work will be required. A Minimum of a High school diploma. Qualifications to be considered for this position include: attendance, prior experience and/or education and past job performance. Must have strong communication skills, computer skills, and plant maintenance SAP skills. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837505659) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [Custodian](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/3bd8290c960a319e26f1/) Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America ### [Production Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/186ceecbe1ab2bd862c2/) Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America ### [Utility Lab Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/fe3a96e3c71c4e385c1e/) Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America ### [EHS Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/cbc02eefd63df9d154f7/) Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America ### [Line Technician - 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/7e02243eab176e162093/) Lowville Plant, New York, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [APEX Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/63509edbd477d8dd8770/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/a0fb64105668325589a8/) Eaton · Richmond, Virginia, USA ### [Continuous Improvement Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/efd7dd3bb580343f509c/) Eaton · Jackson, Mississippi, USA ### [Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3a1f2bd43f6700695637/) BAE Systems · Rockville, Maryland, United States ### [MFG Continuous Improvement Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/bf32184daf8857c5f279/) Kroger · Elgin, SC, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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