Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process and performance enhancements across a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
About the Role:
In this full-time role, you will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, implementing smarter systems, and improving workflows that boost overall productivity.
You will develop and deliver effective training programs, ensuring all employees are equipped with the right skills and knowledge to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Production Manager and other department heads, you will contribute to broader business strategies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency
* Create and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business strategies and improve operations
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety
* Drive real, measurable change through hands-on leadership and practical problem-solving
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* Solid experience in manufacturing, ideally with exposure to Lean principles and operational excellence
* Demonstrated leadership and training experience with the ability to educate, coach, and assess
* A systematic, process-driven mindset with a strong focus on quality and compliance (HACCP, GMP, OHS)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities, motivate teams, and drive accountability
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sound record-keeping practices
* Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (advantageous)
* Understanding of OHS principles and a safety-first approach
About Us:
This is a hands-on leadership role that offers full autonomy to develop and deliver the CI strategy from scratch, implement changes, and train staff to drive operational excellence.
You will be joining a rapidly growing business that has expanded by over $50 million in the last six years, with loads of room for personal and professional growth.