Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Wangara, Perth WA | Full-time | Manufacturing

Drive Lean manufacturing and operational excellence for one of Australia's leading wheelchair manufacturers.

Glide, a leading ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of powered and manual wheelchairs, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and embed Lean manufacturing across our Wangara operations.

Working closely with our Manufacturing team, you'll lead practical Lean initiatives that strengthen work standards, build supervisor capability, and improve performance. This role is ideal for someone who can translate Lean principles into simple, sustainable systems that become part of everyday operations.

Why Glide - Join a business where your improvements have a real impact. Every efficiency you create helps deliver high-quality mobility products that improve people's independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a practical Continuous Improvement plan aligned with Glide’s operational priorities.

• Embed Lean manufacturing, standardised work, visual management, and practical daily management routines across production areas.

• Lead and sustain 5S workplace organisation: sort, set in order, shine, standardise, and sustain.

• Create clear work instructions and visual standards suitable for varied experience and literacy levels.

• Establish meaningful performance measures and use production data to focus daily improvement activity.

• Coach supervisors and employees in problem-solving, process discipline, teamwork, and accountability, using influence and hands-on leadership to sustain change.

• Analyse production information and recurring issues to identify waste, bottlenecks, and root causes, then ensure agreed improvements are completed and sustained.

• Support the ongoing effectiveness of Glide's ISO 9001 quality management system and stronger manufacturing controls.

About you

• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean, 5S or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment.

• Sound knowledge of standardised work, visual management, simple performance measures, and root-cause analysis.

• A proven ability to move improvement initiatives from concept into sustained day-to-day practice.

• A visible, hands-on and approachable style, with strong coaching and influencing skills across all levels of a manufacturing workforce.

• The ability to develop clear work instructions and practical systems that are easy to understand and consistently followed.

• Confidence using production data, Microsoft Office and ERP or manufacturing systems.

• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is highly regarded. Formal Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or leadership qualifications are desirable, though substantial relevant experience will also be considered.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

• A newly created role with genuine scope to shape Continuous Improvement across the business.

• Direct exposure to operational leadership and the ability to influence practical improvements from the workshop floor through to management reporting.

• The opportunity to make measurable, lasting improvements in an established Australian manufacturer whose products improve people's independence and mobility.

• A friendly, supportive team environment 

Apply now
If you are passionate about Lean manufacturing and enjoy delivering practical, measurable improvement, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.