Continuous Improvement Manager

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands. As a Co‑operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Co‑op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About Us Our Bayswater site is a secondary manufacturing site specialising in processing and packaging dairy products to ensure our well‑known brands reach consumers in the best possible condition. Operating in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, Bayswater plays a critical role in supporting our primary sites and delivering quality outcomes. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, driving improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. About the Role As an CI Manager, you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Fonterra’s IWS framework at our Bayswater site. This role is pivotal in embedding world‑class manufacturing practices, driving cultural change, and fostering a mindset of operational excellence and loss focus across the site. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development, implementation, and sustainability of the Integrated Work System (IWS) across the site Driving a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and fostering operational excellence & loss focus Collaborating with cross‑functional teams on capital projects, ensuring alignment with IWS principles Coaching and training staff in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Reliability and IWS methodologies & tools Leading initiatives to optimise efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance Partnering with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve challenges and implement solutions About You We’re looking for a proactive leader with strong experience in process improvement and operational excellence, ideally within a food or packaging environment. Your ability to influence, coach, and lead cultural change will be key to success. You will bring: Experience in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and experience with IWS or similar systems Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within tight timelines Technically minded with strong problem‑solving skills and understanding of manufacturing processes Proficiency in data analysis and using tools such as Excel for performance tracking Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. The benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co‑op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. #J-18808-Ljbffr