Continuous Improvement Manager

We are seeking a Manager, Continuous Improvement to join our client's team and support the Head of Continuous Improvement, in driving strategic business benefits across their Contract Logistics/Supply Chain Management operations.

Role Details

• Permanent position: Fulltime position offering job security in a worldwide known brand
• Location: Redbank, Brisbane, QLD
• Reports to: Head of Continuous Improvement ANZ

About the company
Here's your chance to be part of a global leader that keeps businesses moving. With operations in over 100 countries, they are all about connecting the dots-whether it's through air, ocean, or land freight, warehousing, or supply chain solutions.

A leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, renowned for connecting businesses across the world through innovation, precision, and efficiency, by joining this team, you will be trained and mentored to help grow your career and be the very best at your role.

About the role

This hands-on role focuses on delivering continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and build a customer-centric mindset across their sites.

• Implement and lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including LEAN and Six Sigma frameworks.
• Enhance operational performance by driving productivity, error reduction, and labor/equipment management strategies.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement through capability-building programs and mindset shifts.
• Optimise operating costs and benefits through data-driven solutions and innovative practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across ANZ and APAC to ensure compliance with Operations Excellence standards.
• Identify and deploy digitisation technologies to deliver commercially viable and customer-centric benefits.
• Lead complex CI projects from concept to execution, ensuring measurable outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

About you
To thrive in this role, you will be a driven professional with a passion for operational excellence and innovation. You will have:

• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years in logistics operations management with P&L accountability.
• At least 5 years in logistics or supply chain industries across diverse market segments.
• 3+ years of practical CI experience, with LEAN and Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt preferred).
• Strong project management and analytical skills, with a hands-on approach to solving problems and managing priorities.
• Proven experience in facilitating training, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to travel interstate and overseas as required.
• Must have Australian Working Rights.

Apply now to join our team and help us shape the future of contract logistics in ANZ.

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have full working rights. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.