Focused Improvement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description:

• You will power our Focused Improvement (FI) pillar, turning data into action
• Mars Petcare Bathurst home to brands such as Whiskas, Pedigree, Advance
• 2 Year full time contract based onsite Bathurst, NSW

In this exciting role, you will power our Focused Improvement (FI) pillar, turning data into action, accelerating site initiatives, and delivering step-change improvements that move us closer to zero losses.

At the same time, you’ll lead Commissioning, Validation & Start-Up (CVS) processes for key engineering projects — ensuring they are operationally robust from design through to implementation.

What You’ll Own

Focused Improvement (FI):

• Analyse site data to identify loss drivers, reduce waste, coach teams in structured problem solving, and present improvement initiatives to leadership while collaborating across MSE pillars.

Engineering Project (CVS) Leadership:

• Lead Commissioning, Validation & Start-Up activities, ensuring projects are operationally fit-for-purpose and delivered in partnership with engineering and production teams.

Small Capital (CAB) Projects:

• Scope and justify minor capital projects, manage approvals and contractors, and deliver on time and within budget.

This is a highly visible role influencing operators, engineers, shift leaders and senior stakeholders across the site.

What We’re Looking For

• Manufacturing experience (food industry preferred) with experience in CVS and deploying physical continuous improvements to the factory.
• You’re comfortable working onsite and partnering closely with shift teams in a hands-on factory environment.
• Experience in TPM/Lean, engineering or technical disciplines, project management, or Lean/Six Sigma certification will be highly regarded.
• Most importantly, you’re someone who enjoys solving complex operational problems, translating data into clear action, and confidently leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Why Mars?

At Mars, we are guided by our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

This is a unique opportunity to build capability in continuous improvement, engineering project delivery and operational leadership — all within a globally recognised organisation.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T1 opportunity, please ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Advertising closes: Sunday 11th of March, 2026