Continuous Improvement Specialist

About Us

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. 

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau. 

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.
 

Our Values

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.
 

About the role

Join our team as a Continuous Improvement Specialist and embark on an exciting journey of enhancing processes and driving measurable improvements. In this role, you'll proactively collaborate with various stakeholders to identify areas of improvement, leveraging your insights to enact measurable changes. 

Your key responsibilities will extend beyond analysing and redesigning processes. You’ll be at the forefront of managing end-to-end process reviews, planning and conducting stakeholder forums, and identifying and supporting the implementation of automation solutions to deliver significant value. Your expertise will be crucial in employing LEAN methodologies to develop solutions that yield significant value and efficiency gains.

We're seeking a highly organised individual who thrives on efficiency, ready to make a real difference through continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about driving positive change, we want to hear from you.
 

About you

• Minimum 3 years of Business Process Improvement experience within a large, complex business ideally within a FMCG environment. 
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of LEAN principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficient in process mapping, data analysis, problem-solving, and process performance analysis.
• Strong initiative and ability to self-manage projects effectively.
• Proven ability to engage and empower stakeholders, taking them on the improvement journey.
• Experience with process improvement within an SAP ERP environment is advantageous.
   

What we offer

• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
   

How to Apply

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.

Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.