Axxion Search is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Lead for a large food manufacturing operation in the Somerset / Lockyer Valley region, approximately one hour west of Brisbane.
This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on improving operational performance across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.
You will work closely with frontline teams and site leadership to identify inefficiencies, solve recurring problems and embed practical continuous improvement processes across the operation.
The role would suit someone who is comfortable spending time on the floor, working directly with frontline leaders and operators, and turning improvement opportunities into practical, measurable outcomes.
The role
You will be involved in:
Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost and process efficiency
Driving and supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across site
Coaching frontline teams and leaders in structured problem-solving
Using tools such as RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone and corrective action methodologies
Supporting 5S, Gemba and visual management processes
Analysing operational performance and identifying recurring issues
Leading and supporting improvement projects from identification through to implementation
Working across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain
Reducing waste and improving process flow
Developing practical standards, processes and improvement routines
Tracking the effectiveness of implemented improvements
About you
You will ideally bring:
Experience in continuous improvement,



operational excellence or process improvement
Food, FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience
A practical understanding of Lean principles and structured problem-solving
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Confidence working directly with production teams and frontline leadership
The ability to influence stakeholders without relying on formal authority
A hands-on approach rather than purely theoretical CI experience
A background that combinesproduction supervision with continuous improvement exposurewould also be attractive.
What will make someone stand out?
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate examples of:
reducing process waste
improving labour or equipment efficiency
solving recurring production problems
implementing 5S or visual management
leading RCA or corrective action
improving process consistency
coaching operational teams in CI tools
delivering measurable improvements rather than simply facilitating workshops
The opportunity
This is a chance to join a large manufacturing operation where continuous improvement is becoming increasingly important to the way the site operates.
You will have the prospect to work directly with senior operational leaders while still remaining close to the shop floor and the day-to-day realities of production.
For someone who enjoys solving problems, influencing change and seeing tangible improvements implemented in a live manufacturing environment, it is a strong long-term opportunity.
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📌 Continuous Improvement Lead (Albany)
🏢 Axxion Search
📍 Albany