Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing

CMTP; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and retail discounts

Weekends off

EAP and learning resources

Online learning library

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMTP in Australia is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to spearhead local initiatives that keep safety, quality and efficiency front and center. You’ll work closely with the production team to understand workflows, fix bottlenecks and embed practical improvements that stick.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys frontline collaboration, removing roadblocks and coaching teams toward a culture of ongoing improvement, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing roles.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar CI training/certification highly regarded.
• Interest in progression to production/operations leadership.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hands-on, practical approach working with frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements that strengthen safety, quality, productivity and consistency.
• Work with the local production team to understand workflows, equipment, layout and challenges.
• Reduce waste, downtime and rework through practical process improvements.
• Coach teams to identify, trial and sustain better ways of working.
• Turn team ideas into practical improvement actions.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Hands-on leadership

Education

Lean Six Sigma training

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing

CMTP is a proudly Australian, family-owned manufacturing business with more than 50 years of national success. We are practical, values-driven and focused on supporting our people while continuously improving how we work.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead local improvement initiatives that make your branch safer, more efficient and more consistent, while helping the team build capability and deliver operational excellence.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, working with frontline teams, removing roadblocks and making practical improvements stick.

What you'll do

• Lead improvements that strengthen safety, quality, productivity and consistency.
• Work with the local production team to understand workflows, equipment, layout and challenges.
• Reduce waste, downtime and rework through practical process improvements.
• Coach teams to identify, trial and sustain better ways of working.
• Turn team ideas into practical improvement actions.

CMTP is a proudly Australian, family-owned manufacturing business with more than 50 years of national success. We are practical, values-driven and focused on supporting our people while continuously improving how we work.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead local improvement initiatives that make your branch safer, more efficient and more consistent, while helping the team build capability and deliver operational excellence.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, working with frontline teams, removing roadblocks and making practical improvements stick.

What you'll do

• Lead improvements that strengthen safety, quality, productivity and consistency.
• Work with the local production team to understand workflows, equipment, layout and challenges.
• Reduce waste, downtime and rework through practical process improvements.
• Coach teams to identify, trial and sustain better ways of working.
• Turn team ideas into practical improvement actions.

What you'll bring

• At least 2 years' experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process improvement or manufacturing operations.
• Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement training or qualifications will be highly regarded.
• A genuine interest in growing your career in production or operations leadership.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A practical, approachable and hands-on style, with confidence working alongside frontline teams.

Why CMTP?

At CMTP, you will join a stable, supportive Australian-owned business where practical ideas are valued, and people are encouraged to contribute.

You will also receive:

• Rewarding salary package and national retail discounts.
• Early starts, early finishes, no weekends and no night shifts.
• Free EAP and online learning resources.
• Access to 1000s of online learning topics.
• Career advancement opportunities.

*CMTP values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people of all genders, abilities and identities.