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CI Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA, USFull-time$90k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive productivity and cost reduction in a manufacturing facility by implementing the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), leading lean events, and coaching front-line managers.

Role type

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Builds

Manufacturing cost reduction programs, annual action plans, and facility efficiency systems

Domain

Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Operational Excellence

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt required), process improvement, cost reduction, KPI development, budget management, team leadership, change management

Preferred skills

Black Belt Certification, Industrial Engineering degree, transformation project leadership, waste analysis, 5S implementation

Technologies

KHMS, digital factory tools, performance tracking systems

Responsibilities

Lead lean events and implement KHMS across the facility; Develop and manage the department's operating budget; Coordinate major initiatives across Supply Chain (purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, R&D); Implement and train MOS & Lean/Six Sigma processes; Develop and maintain performance (KPI) visuals; Manage and evaluate the Continuous Improvement staff; Partner with business leaders on process improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team management