Continuous Improvement Lead

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Why Lineage?
 

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.

Benefits

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