CI Lead — Food Manufacturing Efficiency

Kilcoy Global Foods; Esk; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time employment

Discounted premium meat

Diversity-friendly workplace

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business known for quality and innovation. We seek a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across our operations.

You will analyse processes, implement CI/TPM strategies, develop training, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain to align projects with business goals. As a hands-on problem solver, you will design SOPs, establish KPIs, monitor outcomes, reduce

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a continuous improvement role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, D365 and AX is preferable.
• Knowledge of developing BI reports and conduct analysis desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements using CI and TPM methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Develop and execute strategies to integrate continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Design and deliver training programs on CI tools, mentoring teams to identify inefficiencies and implement small-scale improvements.
• Use tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams to address recurring operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead CI projects from planning to execution, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to align CI projects with business priorities.
• Optimise processes to reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and integrate sustainability into CI initiatives.
• Analyse operational data, track performance metrics, and use insights to drive process improvements.
• Develop and update SOPs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and the adoption of best practices.
• Establish KPIs, monitor project success, and refine strategies based on feedback and results.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365

AX

BI tools

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business known for quality and innovation. We seek a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across our operations.

You will analyse processes, implement CI/TPM strategies, develop training, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain to align projects with business goals. As a hands-on problem solver, you will design SOPs, establish KPIs, monitor outcomes, reduce