Continuous Improvement Facilitator

JBS Australia Group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Team-building events

Corporate discounts

Job summary

JBS Australia seeks an experienced Continuous Improvement Facilitator at the Dinmore Plant near Ipswich, Queensland. The role reports to the Plant Manager and leads CI initiatives across production, quality, safety and maintenance to enhance safety, quality, yield and cost efficiency.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods, coach frontline teams, analyse data and drive sustainable improvements with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering process improvements in manufacturing, food production or FMCG.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent CI qualification).
• Mechanical aptitude with Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing background is advantageous.
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation and opportunity identification skills.
• Proven project management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement to influence and coach others.
• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business Improvement, Manufacturing or related discipline are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead CI initiatives across production, quality, safety, and maintenance teams.
• Drive improvements to safety, quality, productivity, yield and cost efficiency.
• Coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and track progress.
• Report on CI performance and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Change leadership

Reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Business Improvement

Manufacturing or Maintenance background

Job description

About the Role

Our JBS Dinmore Plant is currently seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Facilitator to join our high-performing team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is ideally suited to a technically astute professional who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments and is passionate about driving continuous improvement to support the achievement of shared organisational goals.

As a Continuous Improvement Facilitator, you will play a key role in identifying, leading and supporting initiatives that enhance operational performance across our meat processing operations. Working closely with production, quality, safety, maintenance, and leadership teams, you will help drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, yield and cost efficiency while ensuring sustainable outcomes and employee engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of Australia's leading food manufacturing operations, helping to drive operational excellence while empowering teams to continuously improve the way we work.

About You

• Demonstrated experience delivering process improvements within a manufacturing, food production or FMCG environment
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent CI qualification)
• Mechanical aptitude with a background in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or Maintenance highly regarded
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities
• Proven project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach others
• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business Improvement, Manufacturing, or a related discipline advantageous

Why Join JBS?

• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
• 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in southeast Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,500 people.