Focused Improvement Coordinator

Bathurst - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

You will power our Focused Improvement (FI) pillar turning data into action
Mars Petcare Bathurst home to brands such as Whiskas Pedigree Advance
2 Year full time contract based onsite Bathurst NSW

In this exciting role you will power our Focused Improvement (FI) pillar turning data into action accelerating site initiatives and delivering step-change improvements that move us closer to zero losses.

At the same time youll lead Commissioning Validation & Start-Up (CVS) processes for key engineering projects ensuring they are operationally robust from design through to implementation.

What Youll Own

Focused Improvement (FI):

Analyse site data to identify loss drivers reduce waste coach teams in structured problem solving and present improvement initiatives to leadership while collaborating across MSE pillars.

Engineering Project (CVS) Leadership:

Lead Commissioning Validation & Start-Up activities ensuring projects are operationally fit-for-purpose and delivered in partnership with engineering and production teams.

Small Capital (CAB) Projects:

Scope and justify minor capital projects manage approvals and contractors and deliver on time and within budget.

This is a highly visible role influencing operators engineers shift leaders and senior stakeholders across the site.

What Were Looking For

Manufacturing experience (food industry preferred) with experience in CVS and deploying physical continuous improvements to the factory.
Youre comfortable working onsite and partnering closely with shift teams in a hands-on factory environment.
Experience in TPM/Lean engineering or technical disciplines project management or Lean/Six Sigma certification will be highly regarded.
Most importantly youre someone who enjoys solving complex operational problems translating data into clear action and confidently leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Why Mars

At Mars we are guided by our Five Principles: Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom.

This is a unique opportunity to build capability in continuous improvement engineering project delivery and operational leadership all within a globally recognised organisation.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T1 opportunity please ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Advertising closes: Sunday 11th of March 2026

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