Process Improvement Lead - Data-Driven Lean in FMCG

Bega Cheese; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking a Process Improvement Lead to partner with manufacturing teams across Milk, Milk-based beverages and Yoghurt operations to drive Lean, Six Sigma initiatives and deliver sustainable productivity gains.

You will analyse performance trends, deliver data-driven improvements and embed best practices across sites in Australia, with travel to VIC and Western Sydney. This hands-on role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong continuous improvement mindset with Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyse performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Skilled in project delivery, driving initiatives from planning through to implementation and sustainment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Practical manufacturing experience with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced and changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement initiatives from planning through implementation and sustainment.
• Analyse performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to deliver measurable improvements across sites.
• Engage stakeholders to build trusted relationships at all levels and drive change.
• Embed best practice across sites and sustain results through robust follow-up.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Structured problem-solving

Data-driven

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Bega Group is seeking a Process Improvement Lead to partner with manufacturing teams across Milk, Milk-based beverages and Yoghurt operations to drive Lean, Six Sigma initiatives and deliver sustainable productivity gains.

You will analyse performance trends, deliver data-driven improvements and embed best practices across sites in Australia, with travel to VIC and Western Sydney. This hands-on role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a passion for continuous improvement.