Lean CI Lead - Logistics & Continuous Improvement

Lineage Logistics; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Volunteer time off

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts (Boost Scheme)

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Christchurch, NZ, seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement Lead to champion Lean initiatives across our NZ network. You will lead the Christchurch pilot, shape CI roadmaps and mentor leaders to build a culture of safety, quality and sustainable performance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive Lean experience in logistics or manufacturing, track record of driving large CI projects and a hands-on, floor-based leadership style with the ability to influence across levels from shop

Qualifications

• Degree in Operations, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing or similar.
• Extensive Lean experience in logistics, warehousing or manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel across the NZ network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Christchurch pilot Lean program and guide the journey to accreditation.
• Build a standardised, scalable CI approach across Christchurch using Lineage’s Lean toolkit.
• Facilitate Kaizens, value-stream mapping and CI roadmaps to deliver improvements.
• Mentor leaders and teams to develop Lean capability and mindset.
• Use data-driven problem-solving to shape safer, more efficient operations.
• Be a visible champion of safety, quality and compliance in a busy environment.

Skills

Lean

CI leadership

Data analysis

Coaching

Education

Degree in Operations/Logistics/Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Kaizen

Value-stream mapping

Lineage Lean toolkit

Job description

Lineage Logistics in Christchurch, NZ, seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement Lead to champion Lean initiatives across our NZ network. You will lead the Christchurch pilot, shape CI roadmaps and mentor leaders to build a culture of safety, quality and sustainable performance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive Lean experience in logistics or manufacturing, track record of driving large CI projects and a hands-on, floor-based leadership style with the ability to influence across levels from shop