Job Description

Some people follow processes. Others improve them. At CMTP, we are looking for someone who sees opportunities where others see routine — someone who is curious, practical and driven to make things safer, smarter and more efficient. Working alongside experienced manufacturing leaders and production teams, you will gain hands-on experience in a high-performing manufacturing operation while leading improvement projects, solving real operational challenges, and building your capability for a long-term career with CMTP.

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What you'll be doing:

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- Leading continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
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- Analysing production performance and identifying improvement opportunities
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- Solving operational challenges using data and practical problem-solving
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- Improving workflow, efficiency and labour productivity
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- Working closely with production teams to reduce downtime
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- Supporting safety, quality and operational excellence
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- Coaching and developing production employees
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- Leading improvement projects from concept through to implementation
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Manufacturing Improvement Lead, Dandenong, Victoria.

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Some people follow processes. Others improve them. At CMTP, we are looking for someone who sees opportunities where others see routine — someone who is curious, practical and driven to make things safer, smarter and more efficient. Working alongside experienced manufacturing leaders and production teams, you will gain hands-on experience in a high-performing manufacturing operation while leading improvement projects, solving real operational challenges, and building your capability for a long-term career with CMTP.

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What you'll be doing:





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- Leading continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
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- Analysing production performance and identifying improvement opportunities
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- Solving operational challenges using data and practical problem-solving
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- Improving workflow, efficiency and labour productivity
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- Working closely with production teams to reduce downtime
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- Supporting safety, quality and operational excellence
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- Coaching and developing production employees
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- Leading improvement projects from concept through to implementation
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No two days will be the same, and you will have genuine ownership of projects that create a real difference in the performance of our manufacturing operations.

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Who we're looking for:

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We are looking for the right attitude first — someone who is values-driven, ambitious, curious and ready to learn.

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You might be:

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- A recent or early-career graduate looking for an prospect to fast-track your career.
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- Working in manufacturing and ready for your next challenge.
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- Someone who naturally questions how things can be done better.
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Qualifications or experience in any of the following would be highly regarded:

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- Process, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Studies
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- Business or Management studies
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- Leadership and Safety experience
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- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing experience
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Most importantly, you'll bring:

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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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- A passion for continuous improvement
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- Excellent communication and leadership potential
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- Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn
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- The drive and ambition to build a career in manufacturing
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Why CMTP?

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CMTP is a proudly Australian, family-owned manufacturing business with more than 50 years of national success — and we are still growing, improving and investing in our people.

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CMTP is a values-driven business, and we look for people who share our commitment to doing things the right way, supporting each other, and continuously improving.

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This role is a genuine career-building opportunity for someone who wants exposure, responsibility and the chance to grow into a future manufacturing leader.

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Additionally, you will receive:

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- A rewarding salary and staff discounts to major retail outlets across Australia.
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- Great work-life balance with fantastic hours. We start early and finish early, no weekends.
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- A combination of site-based work and office-based work.
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- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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- Free access to 1000s of training materials through our online portal.
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📌 Manufacturing Improvement Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Cmtp
📍 Victoria