Continuous Improvement Manager at Aliaxis

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Continuous Improvement, Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, Gemba, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Excellence, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Efficiency, OEE, Yield, Productivity

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries, with 80 manufacturing sites. Vinidex Vinidex, part of the Aliaxis group, has been setting the benchmark in pipeline systems and solutions for over six decades. Our legacy spans building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. We make life flow with high-quality products that connect water, gas, and energy across Australia. We’re proud of our sustainability initiatives, reducing our carbon footprint while delivering the best solutions for our customers and making a positive impact on our communities. We’re looking for passionate people who embrace our values: We Dare to challenge the status quo, innovate, and learn fast We Care for the environment, our customers, and each other We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions About the Role Due to an internal promotion, we have a rare opportunity for a Southern Region Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our Sunshine, Derrimut and Wynyard sites. This is a high-impact role for a curious and driven Continuous Improvement professional who thrives on identifying performance gaps and leading teams through change. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing strategies that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate safety across our Southern Region sites. Reporting to the Southern Region Manufacturing Manager, you’ll work closely with site leaders, engineers, and cross-functional teams to embed CI foundations and deliver measurable improvements in OEE, yield, and productivity. Champion a culture of safety excellence and Zero Harm across all sites Lead and support the delivery of key CI initiatives across the Southern Region Analyze and optimise operational methods, plant layout, and materials handling Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, and productivity Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, Gemba walks, and Lean activities Mentor and train site teams in CI tools and methodologies Manage minor engineering and process improvement projects to high technical standards About You You’re a natural problem solver with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. You’re confident working with diverse stakeholders and can influence change across all levels of the business to take them on the change journey. 3–5 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement Manager role (preferred) or a seasoned Process Engineer looking to make the next step CI. Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments (Plastics, Steel, FMCG, Heavy Manufacturing. Engineering background (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical, preferred). Experience driving change with LEAN certification (mandatory); 5S, Six Sigma, Gemba (desirable). Proven ability to drive efficiency and optimise OEE. Strong communication, presentation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, resilient, and results-focused mindset. A strong safety-first approach to everything you do. Some minimal travel is required as part of this role. Why Join Vinidex? Day shift role, Monday to Friday with flexible starting times available Short term bonus scheme, uniform, PPE, and secure onsite parking Industry-leading paid parental leave: 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Recognition programs and long-service awards Opportunities to join mentoring programs and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Career development opportunities locally and globally A safe work environment with a strong focus on our “Go for Zero” safety culture For more information, please call Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252 At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

Responsibilities

Oversee and drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites. Design and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate safety.