Manufacturing Trainer

Manufacturing Trainer

An exciting opportunity has opened within our Manufacturing team for a Manufacturing Trainer. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing people, sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll play an important role in supporting our manufacturing operations by building capability, improving processes and helping to ensure consistent, safe and high-quality ways of working across the site.

About Zip Water

At Zip Water, we're not just hydrating the world. We're revolutionising the way people access and enjoy water. With cutting-edge technology, sustainability at our core and design excellence that elevates any space, Zip is a global leader in instant boiling, chilled and sparkling water systems.

About the role

As the Manufacturing Trainer, you’ll be responsible for delivering technical training across Manufacturing, Warehousing and Safety, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and employee development.

Working closely with teams across Operations, you’ll help ensure training programs, processes and standards are maintained to support safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver training and assessments for manufacturing operators, including onboarding, upskilling and cross-skilling programs.
• Create, maintain and update SOPs, training materials and e-learning content.
• Maintain training records and identify capability gaps.
• Coach and mentor team members in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including 5S.
• Support the implementation of new products, equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehousing, R&D and Operations teams to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide coaching and retraining where required.

What we're looking for

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally 5+ years.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S principles.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong documentation skills, including developing and maintaining SOPs and training records.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised and process-focused approach.
• Previous experience delivering training, coaching or mentoring within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing training materials, work instructions or e-learning content.

Desirable qualifications

• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
• Formal qualification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.

Why join us?

At Zip Water, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by developing the capability of our people and supporting a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You'll work collaboratively across the business while being part of a global organisation known for innovation, technology and sustainability.

What we offer

• Access to a rewards platform with savings from a wide range of retailers across Australia and New Zealand.
• Employee discounts on Zip products and services.
• Bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Refer a Friend program.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Reward and recognition programs, including 5C’s Excellence Awards, Employee of the Year and Service Awards.
• Access to novated car leases through Summit Fleet.
• The opportunity to work for a company passionate about environmental sustainability, innovation, technology and quality.

Interested in applying?

If you're an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys training, coaching and improving the way things are done, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Click APPLY now.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.