The Bega Group

FMCG

ContinuousImprovementManager

$0–0k Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Continuous Improvement Manager at The Bega Group. Skills: continuous improvement, operational excellence, lean improvement, coaching. Lead site‑wide continuous improvement. Partner, coach, and influence at all levels”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale

Industry & Context.

FMCG
Problems you'll solve

problem‑solving capability

Eligibility Requirements

pre-employment medical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in CI / operational excellence within manufacturing or FMCG, problem‑solving and lean improvement capability, Confidence working with performance data and insights

Nice to Have

Lean Six Sigma experience

What You'll Do.

Lead site‑wide continuous improvement

and influence at all levels

Lead site‑wide continuous improvement culture

Champion BEX tools and ways of working

Partner with leaders to prioritise initiatives

Use data and insights to identify opportunities

Sustain and standardise improvements across operations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner, coach, and influence at all levels; work closely with leaders and frontline teams; collaboration and coaching

Process & Methodology

deliver improvement initiatives

Full Job Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! * **Lead site‑wide continuous improvement** * **Partner, coach, and influence at all levels** * **Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand** **The Role** Our Salisbury site in Adelaide’s northern suburbs manufactures a range of more than 78 milk and milk-based products. This site is a combined production and distribution facility producing well-known brands such as Pura, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Feel Good; and distributes across predominantly SA and NT, but also NSW and VIC. We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to partner with our Salisbury site teams and help embed a strong, sustainable culture of continuous improvement. In this hands‑on, people‑focused role, you’ll be the site champion for BEX (Bega Excellence), working closely with leaders and frontline teams to deliver improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale through collaboration and coaching. **Responsibilities** * Leading and embedding a site‑wide continuous improvement culture * Championing BEX (Bega Excellence) tools and ways of working * Partnering with leaders to prioritise and deliver improvement initiatives * Using data and insights to identify opportunities * Sustaining and standardising improvements across operations **About you** * Experience in CI / operational excellence within manufacturing or FMCG * Strong problem‑solving and lean improvement capability * Collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a passion for developing people * Confidence working with performance data and insights * Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable (but not essential) **Bega Group Story** Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic p

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