Continuous Improvement Manager, Sunshine Coast
Join a global organisation on the Sunshine Coast in the midst of significant change Own and drive change while playing a critical role in the site leadership team Join a high performing team that is passionate about CI
As the Continuous Improvement Manager, lead and drive factory-wide business improvement processes, promote agile working methods, and manage change initiatives to ensure our Palmwoods Manufacturing Plant exceeds its continuous improvement goals.
About Us
Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as an Employer of Choice. We are home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor!
Benefits
A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly. Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops. Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community. Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent. Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work. Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit. Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.
About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the technical capabilities of our team and driving workforce transformation. You will lead value improvement processes, promote a data-driven culture, and guide the CI team in deploying the JTE program. Your responsibilities will include:
Recommending and leading site value improvement processes to meet continuous improvement targets Enhancing site digitalization and automation competency via a digital & automation roadmap Guiding direct and indirect reports on all functional TPM pillars Leading, budgeting, and managing strategic improvement initiatives and associated projects Contributing to and supporting plant leadership teams’ strategic programs
About You
We are looking for a degree-qualified professional with a strong background in manufacturing operations, preferably in FMCGs. You should have a high level of mastery in Lean Six Sigma principles, TPM, Change Management, and Organizational Effectiveness. Key qualifications include:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations Strong technical and analytical skills in technology change, design modification, and process optimization Proven experience in leading management and non-management teams Ability to analyze data and develop metrics to identify trends and improvement strategies Experience handling budgets and leading CapEx and OpEx based projects for site growth and performance Proven experience in running site strategic plans and programs and related change management
How To Apply
If you're passionate about continuous improvement and want to work in a positive, friendly, and innovate environment on the Sunshine Coast, apply online with a cover letter and copy of your resume by Friday, 14 March 2025. Join McCormick and be part of our journey to excellence!
Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.
McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.