Continuous Improvement Manager
Aliaxis Apac
ci leadership
safety culture
process improvement
operational optimisation
lean activities
oee improvement
Lead and support the delivery of key CI initiatives across the Southern Region
Champion a culture of safety excellence and Zero Harm across all sites
Manage minor engineering and process improvement projects to high technical standards
Analyze and optimise operational methods, plant layout, and materials handling
Mentor and train site teams in CI tools and methodologies
Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, Gemba walks, and Lean activities
Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, and productivity
- Lead and support the delivery of key CI initiatives across the Southern Region
- Champion a culture of safety excellence and Zero Harm across all sites
- Manage minor engineering and process improvement projects to high technical standards
- Analyze and optimise operational methods, plant layout, and materials handling
- Mentor and train site teams in CI tools and methodologies
- Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, Gemba walks, and Lean activities
- Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, and productivity
lean
six sigma
5s
oee
continuous improvement
project management
Proven ability to drive efficiency and optimise OEE.
Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments (Plastics, Steel, FMCG, Heavy Manufacturing.
Strong communication, presentation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Engineering background (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical, preferred).
3–5 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement Manager role (preferred) or a seasoned Process Engineer looking to make the next step CI.
Some minimal travel is required as part of this role.
Experience driving change with LEAN certification (mandatory); 5S, Six Sigma, Gemba (desirable).
- Proven ability to drive efficiency and optimise OEE.
- Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments (Plastics, Steel, FMCG, Heavy Manufacturing.
- Strong communication, presentation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Engineering background (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical, preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement Manager role (preferred) or a seasoned Process Engineer looking to make the next step CI.
- Some minimal travel is required as part of this role.
- Experience driving change with LEAN certification (mandatory); 5S, Six Sigma, Gemba (desirable).
Opportunities to join mentoring programs and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
Career development opportunities locally and globally
Short term bonus scheme, uniform, PPE, and secure onsite parking
Day shift role, Monday to Friday with flexible starting times available
A safe work environment with a strong focus on our “Go for Zero” safety culture
Recognition programs and long-service awards
Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Industry-leading paid parental leave: 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers
- Opportunities to join mentoring programs and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
- Career development opportunities locally and globally
- Short term bonus scheme, uniform, PPE, and secure onsite parking
- Day shift role, Monday to Friday with flexible starting times available
- A safe work environment with a strong focus on our “Go for Zero” safety culture
- Recognition programs and long-service awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Industry-leading paid parental leave: 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers
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Targeting 100% renewable electricity across 17 sites in Australia and New Zealand by 2025 using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and onsite solar systems.
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