Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job description:

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing programs
• Leadership development and learning opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Bonus opportunities and discounted health insurance
• Access to our Sensory Club, including product tastings and culinary experiences
• Novated leasing options
• Income protection insurance
• Additional annual leave purchase options

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About Our Role

As our Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Specialist, you'll help identify, analyse and solve business challenges across Simplot's APAC operations. Working closely with stakeholders across our Supply Chain and Customer Fulfilment functions, you'll uncover opportunities to improve operational performance, enhance business processes and support data-driven decision-making.

This role offers a unique blend of continuous improvement, analytics and technology, with opportunities to contribute to business transformation, process standardisation and automation initiatives that deliver sustainable business outcomes. You'll work with stakeholders across multiple functions and markets to design and implement scalable solutions that create lasting value across the business.

Joining a collaborative team, you'll gain broad exposure to improvement and change initiatives while developing highly transferable skills and learning from an experienced Continuous Improvement leader.

The role is a permanent full-time position based at our Chifley Park, Mentone office.

What You Will Do

• Support and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance across multiple markets in the APAC region
• Analyse business processes, identify improvement opportunities and help implement solutions that drive efficiency, service and productivity outcomes
• Develop and maintain reporting, analytics and digital solutions that provide valuable business insights and support decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders across functions and markets to coordinate initiatives, manage change and deliver sustainable outcomes
• Coach and support teams in the use of systems, technologies and continuous improvement practices to build capability across the region
• Contribute to process standardisation, business transformation and operational projects that support long-term business success

About You

• Experience supporting process improvement, project delivery or business transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and turn insights into action
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, functions and levels of an organisation
• Experience influencing stakeholders and supporting change initiatives
• Confidence using data, reporting and business systems to support decision-making and business outcomes
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives concurrently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• A curious mindset and passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Exposure to tools such as Power Platforms (Power BI, Power Automate etc.), process mapping tools and ERP systems (e.g. SAP) will be highly regarded

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a curious problem-solver who enjoys turning challenges into opportunities and delivering lasting business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Applications close Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to the closing date.

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.