CI & Training Specialist

McCormick Foods; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick Foods in Melbourne seeks a Continuous Improvement and Training Specialist to lead the Journey to Excellence and CI initiatives across the site. You will manage LMS, skills matrices and training compliance, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Safety and HR to build workforce capability.

The role emphasizes Lean TPM, data-driven decision making and the development of training programs and competency frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
• Led improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM and structured problem-solving.
• Experience creating training programs and competency frameworks.
• Exposure to LMS and training compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Journey to Excellence and CI initiatives across the site.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects delivering measurable outcomes.
• Drive loss elimination activities and problem-solving workshops.
• Maintain key industrial performance systems, labour standards and master data.
• Lead the site's Training & Development pillar and competency-building strategy.
• Develop and implement training programs, SOPs and capability-building initiatives.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), skills matrices and training compliance.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, HR and Maintenance to build workforce capability.
• Use data and analytics to identify opportunities and strengthen operational discipline.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Problem solving

Training programs

LMS exposure

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Lead and support the site's Journey to Excellence & Continuous Improvements Initiatives

Manage the Learning Management System, Skills Matrices & Training Compliance Processes

Work with a supportive team offering genuine work life balance

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, this position is ideal for a manufacturing professional who enjoys working across people, processes and systems to improve performance, enhance workforce capability and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

About Us

At McCormick, we're passionate about flavour. As a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings and flavour solutions, our trusted brands and innovative products are enjoyed by consumers and foodservice customers around the world.

In Australia, we partner with many of the country's leading retailers, food manufacturers and quick service restaurant brands, delivering high-quality products backed by world-class food safety, quality and innovation standards. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where people are empowered to make an impact, drive continuous improvement and grow their careers.

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a broad range of benefits, including:

Work from home:We have listened and allow you to decide where you work up to 50% of your time.

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

As the CI & Training Specialist, you will:

Lead and support the site's Journey to Excellence (JTE) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable outcomes in safety, quality, service, cost and productivity.

Drive loss elimination activities, problem-solving workshops and performance improvement programs.

Maintain key industrial performance systems, labour standards, planning rates and manufacturing master data.

Lead the site's Training & Development pillar and competency-building strategy.

Develop and implement training programs, SOPs, one-point lessons and capability-building initiatives.

Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), skills matrices and training compliance processes.

Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, HR and Maintenance teams to build workforce capability and support audit readiness.

Use data and analytics to identify opportunities, improve decision making and strengthen operational discipline.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

2+ years' experience within manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence or a related environment.

Demonstrated experience leading improvement projects and driving measurable business outcomes.

Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Experience developing training programs, competency frameworks or workforce capability initiatives.

Exposure to Learning Management Systems and training compliance processes.

Strong analytical capability with experience using systems such as SAP, Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools.

Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ability to influence across all levels of the organisation and drive sustainable behavioural changes.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)highly regarded.

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.