Manufacturing Process Specialist - Continuous Improvement

Y-Axis; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Axis is seeking a technically strong professional to optimise manufacturing processes and line performance at a Tasmania-based site. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to deliver impactful changes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance and building capability across the site while driving measurable productivity improvements and reduced waste.

Qualifications

• Requires problem-solving abilities to translate technical challenges into practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management to influence across Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Analytical skills to interpret manufacturing data and drive efficiency improvements.
• Excellent communication to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to optimise processes, line performance and efficiency across the factory.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that boost productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
• Coach and develop technical knowledge within cross-functional teams across the site.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean principles

Education

Degree in Food Technology or related

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Y-Axis is seeking a technically strong professional to optimise manufacturing processes and line performance at a Tasmania-based site. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to deliver impactful changes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance and building capability across the site while driving measurable productivity improvements and reduced waste.