Manufacturing Improvement Leader

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.​

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Natures Own, Cenovis, Ostelin, Telfast, Buscopan and Bisolvon.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.​

About the job:

As a proactive and analytical Manufacturing Improvement Leader, you will use your data skills to drive operational excellence at our Virginia production site. This hybrid role combines leadership in continuous improvement initiatives with advanced data analysis to identify trends, optimize processes, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean methodologies, data analytics, and production operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost

• Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Develop and implement standard work procedures, visual management tools, and process controls

• Train and coach staff on continuous improvement tools and methodologies

• Collect, analyse, and interpret production data to identify trends, variances, and root causes

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs such as OEE, downtime, yield, and throughput

• Use statistical tools to support problem-solving and decision-making

• Present insights and recommendations to site leadership to support operational goals

• Manage improvement projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to implement changes

• Track project outcomes and report on ROI and performance improvements

About you:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• Mininum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, packaging, distribution or production environment

• Proven examples of Improvement projects and use of data analysis to make strategic recommendations

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies (certification preferred)

• Experience with being on-site with regular interaction on the shop floor, with exposure to manufacturing equipment, processes and safety protocols

Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar)

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Agile, Proactive self-starter, enthusiastic team player attitude

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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