Lineage
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As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
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.
Champion our Lean Programme and embed best practices across the business.
Play a key leadership role in driving operational performance and efficiency.
Join a dynamic team where your ideas and expertise make a real impact
At Lineage, we are reimagining the future of warehousing and cold-chain logistics - and continuous improvement is at the heart of how we unlock our full potential.
We are looking to appoint an experienced and influential Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead to champion our Lean program across our Christchurch facilities and play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence initiatives across our broader New Zealand network.
Reporting to the Director Strategy & Continuous Improvement, Asia Pacific, this role offers the rare opportunity to lead CI and Lean processes, and establish the blueprint for success in the future.
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 busy, complex environment
This is a hands-on, people-focused role - ideal for someone who gains energy from being on the floor, empowering teams, and mobilising cultural change.
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 potential
You 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.
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 thrive
This 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.
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If you're passionate about Lean, continuous improvement, and driving lasting change, we want to hear from you.
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 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.
Lineage 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
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