Continuous Improvement Lead

Lineage; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in Christchurch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to enhance their Lean program. This hands-on role focuses on guiding projects, mentoring teams, and implementing data-driven improvements. The ideal candidate should have extensive Lean experience in logistics and a degree related to operations or manufacturing. Competitive pay and benefits, along with a commitment to safety and community contributions, are offered in this transformative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Retail discounts

Paid volunteer time

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven success leading medium-large CI projects.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing or manufacturing.
• Ability to influence from the floor to the boardroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Christchurch pilot Lean program.
• Build a standardized approach for CI.
• Mentor leaders and teams to develop Lean capability.

Skills

Extensive Lean experience

Analytical capability

Coaching and influencing skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Operations, Logistics, or Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Continuous Improvement Lead \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**About the Role**As the CI Lead, you will:* Lead the Christchurch pilot Lean program — and guide the journey to accreditation* Build a standardised, scalable approach for CI across the Christchurch sites using Lineage’s global Lean toolkit* Facilitate Kaizens, value-stream mapping and CI Roadmaps to deliver measurable improvement* Mentor leaders and teams at every level — helping develop Lean capability and mindset* Use data, insight and structured problem-solving to shape smarter, safer and more efficient operations* Be a visible champion of safety, quality and compliance in a fast-paced, complex environmentThis is a hands-on, people-focused role — ideal for someone who gains energy from being on the floor, empowering teams, and mobilising cultural change.**About You**You will thrive here if you have:* Extensive Lean experience within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing* Proven success leading medium–large CI projects and cultural transformation through the accreditation process* Impressive analytical capability and commercial awareness* The confidence to influence, coach and challenge constructively — from the floor to the boardroom* A continuous improvement mindset and passion for unlocking people’s potentialYou will require a degree in Operations, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing or similar and travel across the NZ network will be part of the adventure.**The Lineage Difference**What we do matters. From helping bring food to families to reducing waste and improving safety, our work creates real impact.Our values aren’t slogans — they define how we show up:* **Safe** – We prioritise safety above all else* **Trust & Respect** – We succeed together* **Innovation & Boldness** – We challenge the status quo to achieve better* **Servant Leadership** – We empower people to thriveThis is your chance to shape how CI lives and breathes across our NZ operations — to be the catalyst behind a culture built on learning, engagement and continuous improvement.**Apply Now**Applications close **5:00pm, Sunday 18 January 2026**.*Please note: Appointment is subject to reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug testing). Lineage Logistics is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Lineage will not be monitoring applications between 24th December 2025 and 5th January 2026. Applications for this role will be assessed in January 2026.*Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.BenefitsLineage provides a safe, stable and reliable work environment and offers;* Competitive pay* Retail discounts as some of New Zealand’s largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme)* 8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the community* An employee assistance programme### Connect With UsAt Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain.Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.