Continuous Improvement Engineer

Etex; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly salary reviews

EAP services for you and your family

Reward and recognition program

Paid Parental Leave for Primary and 2°

Fully supported training

Great culture

Job summary

Etex Hazelmere site is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead our Operational Excellence agenda. You will champion Lean, TPM and Kaizen, coaching leaders and frontline teams to build CI capability while delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost.

You’ll collaborate with regional and global CI teams to share best practice and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Australian business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field).
• ≥5 years of CI experience in manufacturing or industrial ops.
• Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent CI qualifications required.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence.
• Experience leading organizational change and coaching cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI strategy and annual roadmap for the site.
• Champion Lean, TPM, Kaizen and Continuous Performance Management.
• Coach leaders and frontline teams to build CI capability.
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops using Lean and RCA.
• Lead improvement projects delivering measurable outcomes.
• Drive productivity, waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop visual management systems and daily performance routines.
• Coordinate Operational Excellence and Factory of Tomorrow initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

TPM

Kaizen

Operational Excellence

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Hazelmere manufacturing site and help shape the future of operational excellence across our Australian business. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you’ll influence the way we work by embedding Lean Manufacturing principles, coaching leaders, driving cultural change and delivering sustainable improvements across safety, quality, productivity and cost.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the site’s Continuous Improvement strategy and annual roadmap
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and Continuous Performance Management
• Coach leaders and frontline teams to build Continuous Improvement capability
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops using Lean and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Lead improvement projects that deliver measurable business outcomes
• Drive productivity, waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives
• Develop visual management systems and support effective daily performance routines
• Coordinate the site’s Operational Excellence and Factory of Tomorrow initiatives
• Work closely with regional and global Continuous Improvement teams to share best practice

About You

You’re a passionate Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys influencing people just as much as improving processes.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• At least five years’ experience in Continuous Improvement within manufacturing or industrial operations
• Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualifications
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence methodologies
• Experience leading organisational change and coaching cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing others

Our Teammate Perks

Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth.

• Yearly salary reviews
• EAP services for you and your family
• Reward and recognition program
• Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary Carers
• Fully supported training
• Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other

Sound like you? Great! We’d love to hear from you.

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