Lean Specialist

South Central Truck & Bus, Wingfield, South Australia, Australia

Posted Monday 28 July 2025 at 3:00 pm

About South Central Truck & Bus

South Central Truck and Bus is the sole South Australian distributor for the range of MACK Trucks, UD Trucks and Volvo Truck & Bus range of products. South Central Truck and Bus is a division of the CMV family-owned group of companies and are proud to be a privately owned Australian based company, with over 90 years of operation and experience.

We have over 2,000 employees nationally and continue to grow, promoting from within and working with some of the best in the business.

Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect. We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community. Based in Wingfield in a modern premises. We have approximately 100 employees on site. We sell new and used trucks and buses and provide service and parts to our customers.

About the role

An outstanding and rare opportunity to drive real change in a dynamic, values-led organisation.

South Central Truck and Bus is seeking an experienced and passionate Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in shaping and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement across our network of dealerships. Based at South Central Truck and Bus, you will be part of a forward-thinking and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct data analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to implement new processes that improve efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Support and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Coach team members and leaders on Lean principles and practices.
• Drive and roll out daily improvement meetings and structured problem-solving routines.
• Lead implementation of 5S methodologies, with a focus on safety, quality, and workplace efficiency.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to devise, test, and embed new ways of working across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement or LEAN project management.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills to support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured, methodical mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing at all levels.
• Experience in stakeholder management, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Financial and budget management experience preferred.
• Solid project management background, with a track record of delivering initiatives on time and within scope.

Amazing Employee Benefits

• Ongoing training and development to support your long-term career.
• Competitive salary package including a company car.
• Be part of a well-established and dedicated team within a thriving business.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships through the CMV Group Foundation.
• Enjoy annual company dinners and picnics.
• Access to on-site café and free gym usage.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

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South Central Truck & Bus, Wingfield, South Australia, Australia