Operational Excellence Engineer

Australian pet wellness company creating nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia.
$80,000 - $120,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
101 - 500 Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For Operational Excellence Engineer

Lyka, an Australian pet wellness company, is revolutionizing the pet care industry with their fresh, wholefood approach to pet nutrition. With a team of 250+ pet-obsessed professionals, they've already served over 50 million meals across Australia. The Operational Excellence Engineer role reports to the Operational Excellence Lead and will be crucial in implementing Lyka's Operational Manufacturing System (LOMS) methodology. This position combines engineering expertise with lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in FMCG environments, strong leadership skills, and a passion for operational excellence. This is an opportunity to join a sustainability-focused company that's not only growing rapidly but is also committed to increasing pet lifespans through better nutrition. The role offers comprehensive benefits including parental leave, professional development, and a pet-friendly work environment. As part of a diverse team, you'll contribute to both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives while helping shape the future of pet wellness.

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Responsibilities For Operational Excellence Engineer

  • Drive Operational Excellence practices, problem-solving, and corrective actions
  • Conduct daily Gemba walks to ensure standards compliance
  • Develop and train teams on relevant standards including Autonomous Maintenance and SOPs
  • Provide support to Manufacturing team to achieve KPIs
  • Lead production trials to improve Gross Margin
  • Participate in new CAPEX projects and New Product Development
  • Support Engineering and R&D teams

Requirements For Operational Excellence Engineer

  • Degree in Engineering discipline (preferably Industrial)
  • 3-5 years experience in fast-paced FMCG environment and Lean Manufacturing
  • Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in training and facilitation of Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals
  • Self-motivated with team orientation

Benefits For Operational Excellence Engineer

Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Work in a fast-growing start-up
  • Growth and Development opportunities with annual budget
  • Sustainability focused company environment
  • Diverse top talent team
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing assistance and tools
  • Pupper parent support and pet-friendly offices

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