Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia On-site Full-time

Lyka is hiring a Senior Operational Excellence Manager

Responsibilities

  • Champion and uphold standards in human safety, food safety, and environmental practices across all operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a time-based Operational Excellence strategic plan.
  • Apply proven operational methodologies such as 5S, Tiered Accountability, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, 8-Wastes, and GEMBA walks.
  • Establish, measure, and manage core manufacturing performance indicators including OEE, line efficiency, yield, and labor productivity using visual systems.
  • Implement structured problem-solving techniques like A3, 5-Why, and 8D to resolve recurring issues in production and quality.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by building strong relationships with frontline staff and supporting change adoption.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow direct reports and influence key operational stakeholders.
  • Contribute strategically to leadership discussions with a focus on operational integrity and organizational values.
About company
Lyka

Lyka provides fresh, human-grade dog food made with real ingredients, designed to improve dogs' health and wellbeing. Their meals are gently cooked to preserve nutrients and formulated by veterinary nutritionists to meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition.

The company focuses on delivering personalized meal plans based on each dog's profile, including weight, age, breed, and activity level. These plans are delivered directly to customers' doors, with flexibility to pause, skip, or change recipes at any time.

Lyka's food is Australian-sourced and developed in collaboration with veterinarians, emphasizing benefits such as better digestion, healthier skin and coat, improved energy levels, and overall vitality. A University of Sydney study cited on their site shows clinical improvements in gut health and stool quality within 14 days of feeding Lyka.

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Job Details
Department Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Category other
Posted 20 days ago