Job Description
Business Process Improvement Manager
Our Story
Vitaco is a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of an outstanding collection of health food and sports nutrition and supplements brands. Our four core brands Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi and Athena have been helping people live healthier lives in New Zealand, Australia and over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 650 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers of all ages and types around the world.
Your Opportunity: Reporting to the GM Operations, in this role you will lead the development and maintenance of a Center of Excellence for Continuous Improvement, including business and operational process management (BPM) and be the Champion of Mini Business Units (MBUs) at Vitaco. The key to success in this position involves a strong grasp of processes knowledge and an ability to collaborate across functions to ensure standardised practices best practices are integrated into ongoing changes.
Responsibilities include identifying, influencing, and implementing process improvements, which will enable Vitaco to remain competitive by staying up-to-date with industry standards and cutting-edge technologies for strategic growth and competitiveness. Furthermore, you will work on enhancing the metric-driven Mini Business Unit (MBU) framework, ensuring ongoing alignment of goals and coaching of MBU pillars to drive improvements.
Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement (CI):
Lead the identification of areas for process improvement, including opportunities for automation, creating a funnel and pipeline for safety, quality and cost savings.
Collaborate with various business units to implement changes for maximum effectiveness.
Provide in-depth analysis, including cost and benefit articulation.
Coach Six Sigma application to support projects and deliver clear outcomes.
Own and manage Line, Labour and Waste Standards
Business Process Management (BPM):
Identify and simplify processes to streamline activities and reduce waste.
Design and adhere to operations business processes, streamlining and eliminating waste where possible.
Develop process capture standards to support improvements.
Advocate business process improvement and its benefits.
Mini Business Units (MBUs):
Champion the MBU program, coaching MBU leaders to drive engagement and improvement.
Ensure ongoing inductions to the MBU program are consistent and applied to all new Vitaco team members
Maintain the MBU framework through a clear system with metrics to support performance.
Identify champions in areas where upskilling provides development and benefits to Vitaco.
Type of experience and formal education that will favour your application:
Essential: 3+ years of operational leadership experience, business management, and continuous improvement experience, exposure to routings management, including line and labour standards.
Preferred: 5+ years of business improvement and management experience, coaching experience, and a keen attention to detail with an understanding of current business processes and their impacts on users.
Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
Significant work experience in cross-functional influencing, business process improvement, industrial engineering, and continuous improvement tools and application.
Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience.
Lean Six Sigma qualified (Green Belt +)
Relevant tertiary qualification
BPM qualified
Excellent stakeholder engagement.
Why is this the next great opportunity for you?
This is a key role at Vitaco and the accountability is not for the faint hearted, but to the right person it will be challenging and incredibly rewarding. If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we require along with your commitment to succeed then we want to hear from you.
People enjoy working with us because of our values and our products. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.
Vitaco is growing — and it’s an exciting time to join us!
As our business continues to expand across local and international markets, we’re welcoming many new team members and creating fresh opportunities across all areas of the company. Joining Vitaco now means being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation with a bright future — where your contribution truly makes a difference and growth is part of the journey.
What can you expect in return?
Flexible working arrangements and work-life harmony
Competitive salary
Great discounts on our products
Subsidised onsite cafe
A day off on your birthday
Wellness initiatives
Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about creating products that make a difference in people's lives
A fun and supportive work environment and the list goes on
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.
Interested in other opportunities? Follow us on LinkedIn and to keep up to date with other Vitaco career opportunities, set up a profile and job alert so we can notify you of any jobs which may interest you. To set-up a profile please visit our careers page https://vitaco.careercentre.net.nz and click Register to submit your details.
Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
Our Story
Vitaco is a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of an outstanding collection of health food and sports nutrition and supplements brands. Our four core brands Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi and Athena have been helping people live healthier lives in New Zealand, Australia and over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 650 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers of all ages and types around the world.
Your Opportunity: Reporting to the GM Operations, in this role you will lead the development and maintenance of a Center of Excellence for Continuous Improvement, including business and operational process management (BPM) and be the Champion of Mini Business Units (MBUs) at Vitaco. The key to success in this position involves a strong grasp of processes knowledge and an ability to collaborate across functions to ensure standardised practices best practices are integrated into ongoing changes.
Responsibilities include identifying, influencing, and implementing process improvements, which will enable Vitaco to remain competitive by staying up-to-date with industry standards and cutting-edge technologies for strategic growth and competitiveness. Furthermore, you will work on enhancing the metric-driven Mini Business Unit (MBU) framework, ensuring ongoing alignment of goals and coaching of MBU pillars to drive improvements.
Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement (CI):
Lead the identification of areas for process improvement, including opportunities for automation, creating a funnel and pipeline for safety, quality and cost savings.
Collaborate with various business units to implement changes for maximum effectiveness.
Provide in-depth analysis, including cost and benefit articulation.
Coach Six Sigma application to support projects and deliver clear outcomes.
Own and manage Line, Labour and Waste Standards
Business Process Management (BPM):
Identify and simplify processes to streamline activities and reduce waste.
Design and adhere to operations business processes, streamlining and eliminating waste where possible.
Develop process capture standards to support improvements.
Advocate business process improvement and its benefits.
Mini Business Units (MBUs):
Champion the MBU program, coaching MBU leaders to drive engagement and improvement.
Ensure ongoing inductions to the MBU program are consistent and applied to all new Vitaco team members
Maintain the MBU framework through a clear system with metrics to support performance.
Identify champions in areas where upskilling provides development and benefits to Vitaco.
Type of experience and formal education that will favour your application:
Essential: 3+ years of operational leadership experience, business management, and continuous improvement experience, exposure to routings management, including line and labour standards.
Preferred: 5+ years of business improvement and management experience, coaching experience, and a keen attention to detail with an understanding of current business processes and their impacts on users.
Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
Significant work experience in cross-functional influencing, business process improvement, industrial engineering, and continuous improvement tools and application.
Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience.
Lean Six Sigma qualified (Green Belt +)
Relevant tertiary qualification
BPM qualified
Excellent stakeholder engagement.
Why is this the next great opportunity for you?
This is a key role at Vitaco and the accountability is not for the faint hearted, but to the right person it will be challenging and incredibly rewarding. If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we require along with your commitment to succeed then we want to hear from you.
People enjoy working with us because of our values and our products. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.
Vitaco is growing — and it’s an exciting time to join us!
As our business continues to expand across local and international markets, we’re welcoming many new team members and creating fresh opportunities across all areas of the company. Joining Vitaco now means being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation with a bright future — where your contribution truly makes a difference and growth is part of the journey.
What can you expect in return?
Flexible working arrangements and work-life harmony
Competitive salary
Great discounts on our products
Subsidised onsite cafe
A day off on your birthday
Wellness initiatives
Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about creating products that make a difference in people's lives
A fun and supportive work environment and the list goes on
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.
Interested in other opportunities? Follow us on LinkedIn and to keep up to date with other Vitaco career opportunities, set up a profile and job alert so we can notify you of any jobs which may interest you. To set-up a profile please visit our careers page https://vitaco.careercentre.net.nz and click Register to submit your details.
Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
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