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Please click on the following hyperlinks to review details.This will be considered together with our .Continuous Improvement Manager page is loaded## Continuous Improvement Managerlocations: AUS VIC - Sunshineposted on: Posted 22 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: November 7, 2025 (2 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-53402Aliaxis 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 RoleDue 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.* 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**.**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.
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