State Continuous Improvement Leader

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia VISY Full time

State Continuous Improvement Leader - NSW/ QLD

At Visy, we love solving problems. And that's something we do better working together. We're looking for people who see what's ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.

The Opportunity

Visy began manufacturing corrugated cardboard boxes in Melbourne, Australia, in 1948 and has grown to become one of the world's leading privately owned packaging, paper and recycling companies. Visy's past, present and future are linked by a commitment to growth, through meeting our customers' needs and the wise use and re-use of scarce resources.

Visy's success depends on carefully balancing economic, environmental and social factors. Being truly sustainable is a journey of continuous improvement, learning and adaptation. It is through the dedication, skills and initiative of our people that Visy has prospered and will continue to move ahead.

Reporting to the Group Continuous Improvement Manager and based at our respective State manufacturing sites (across NSW/ QLD), you will be a key member of a national network of Leaders and CI professionals. Your role as the State CI Leader will be to develop lean & continuous improvement capability in the region and assist all Visy divisions to improve lead & lag performance metrics i.e. Safety & Environmental, Quality, Customer, Delivery, Financial and People metrics.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  1. Coaching & Mentoring:
  • Dive deep into our organizational culture and business imperatives to identify opportunities for Lean Thinking & Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
  • Provide insightful feedback to leadership at all levels, empowering them to develop and execute practical improvement plans.
  • Cultivate confidence, skills, and capabilities in Lean Thinking tools & techniques among team members.
  1. Assessing Lean Maturity:
  • Evaluate the Lean maturity of Visy sites & teams across diverse divisions and geographic regions.
  • Collaborate with teams to establish realistic improvement targets and actionable plans, ensuring senior leadership remains focused on implementation.
  1. Facilitating Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  • Support improvement initiatives within sites, across locations, and throughout Visy's business units and divisions.
  • Coach teams on the correct utilization of improvement systems and tools, ensuring sustainable results.
  1. Training and Capability Uplift:
  • Deliver engaging classroom and on-the-job training sessions in core Lean disciplines, adapting to various learning styles and conditions.

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems or a related field.
  • Proven experience and an expert in Lean Thinking & Continuous Improvement methodologies, ideally in a manufacturing industry setting.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and empower others.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, influence enthusiasm and positive energy for effective change .
  • Demonstrated ability to assess Lean maturity and drive meaningful change initiatives.
  • A passion for learning and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • A strong sense of enduring and systematic improvement.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
  • You pride yourself on your outstanding communications skills and it is your ability to build relationships with external and internal stakeholders from all levels that makes you a true enabler.

When you join Visy, you're joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you'll fit right in.

If you're ready to take on a strategic role and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you. Apply now

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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