Continuous Improvement Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire new ways of living. When you join us, you’re not just stepping into a global leader, you’re helping shape living spaces that are safer, more sustainable, smarter and more beautiful. We’re a company driven by innovation, collaboration and meaningful change.
  
Siniat, one of Etex’s flagship brands, is at the forefront of this mission. Siniat proudly manufactures and supplies wall and ceiling systems to the local market and is the only Australian plasterboard and metal systems manufacturer offering a carbon‑neutral opt‑in program across a wide range of locally made products.
  
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Altona manufacturing site and help shape the future of operational excellence across our Australian business.  As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you'll influence the way we work by embedding Lean Manufacturing principles, coaching leaders, driving cultural change and delivering sustainable improvements across safety, quality, productivity and cost.
  
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and annual roadmap
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and Continuous Performance Management
• Coach leaders and frontline teams to build Continuous Improvement capability
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops using Lean and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Lead improvement projects that deliver measurable business outcomes
• Drive productivity, waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives
• Develop visual management systems and support effective daily performance routines
• Coordinate the site's Operational Excellence and Factory of Tomorrow initiatives
• Work closely with regional and global Continuous Improvement teams to share best practice  

About You
You're a passionate Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys influencing people just as much as improving processes.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• At least five years' experience in Continuous Improvement within manufacturing or industrial operations
• Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualifications
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence methodologies
• Experience leading organisational change and coaching cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing others  

Our Teammate Perks
Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth. 

• Yearly salary reviews 
• EAP services for you and your family 
• Reward and recognition program 
• Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary Carers 
• Fully supported training 
• Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other    

Sound like you?  Great!  We’d love to hear from you.  APPLY NOW and we will be in touch shortly.

We are an equal-opportunity workforce committed to using our diverse voices to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are evermore safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful.