Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - South

Role Details:

Based at Visy BevCans Clayton site this hands-on full-time role has national responsibility across our beverage can manufacturing operations where youll be active on the shop floor and provide real-time continuous improvement coaching. Reporting to the Head of Engineering - Beverage Cans you will champion lean manufacturing Six Sigma and structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements in efficiency quality safety and sustainability. Youll work closely with site teams technical experts and leadership to embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and implement CI strategies aligned with business goals.
• Hands-on role active on the shop floor with real time coaching.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on waste elimination scrap reduction and process standardisation and optimisation.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including scrap rates cost of quality and ROI.
• Train and mentor teams in CI methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to align improvements with FSSC22000 and other standards.
• Drive environmental improvements including aluminium scrap reduction and energy efficiency.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Materials Science or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools.
• Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience in food packaging compliance (FSSC22000 ISO9001 HACCP) highly regarded.

What Youll Love When You Join Us:

• Enjoy tools of trade including a laptop and phone.
• Be part of a collaborative safety-focused and values-driven work environment.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) discounted health insurance and wellness support.
• Wealth: Competitive superannuation financial education and discounted personal banking.
• Lifestyle: Discounts on flights car hire hotel stays and theatre tickets.
• Community: Recognition programs and opportunities to engage in community initiatives.

About Visy

Visyis powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years weve grown to 7000 employees and 150 global operations predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

Webelieve materials are not recycled until theyve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper cardboard glass plastics and metals from households and businesses and locally remanufacture them back into new sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealands food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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