Manager Lean Manufacturing

Work with world-renowned products and services.

24-month contract with flexible hours.

Competitive salary between $172,500 - $180,000 base, plus Super

About Us:

Welcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await.

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for over 125 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world.

There's no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians.

Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired every day by the world-class precious metal products we work together to refine, design, produce and then distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present — as leaders in sustainability and inclusion.

At The Perth Mint, you'll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well-being matters — striking the right work-life balance with compassionate team benefits. And if your career goals change, you'll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility.

We value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQI+ communities, culturally diverse groups, youth, and seniors. If you need accommodations, please contact recruitment@perthmint.com.

The Opportunity:

This is a two-year fixed term opportunity to lead and drive Lean implementation across our Refinery and Coining Division. You'll be based in East Perth, but your time will be split evenly between sites. We're ready to move quickly and welcome someone who's eager to hit the ground running - so you'll be stepping into a role that's ready for momentum.

You'll be driving Lean initiatives, leading cultural change, and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement. You'll be backed by experienced General Managers who want you to succeed and supported by teams who are ready to be challenged and inspired.

This isn't a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. You'll need to be confident in your approach, an effective hands on coach, a great influencer and motivator, and lead positive change to improve productivity and efficiency. If you've worked in complex, process driven environments where precision and performance matter, you'll thrive here.

About You:

You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a drive to make things better. You've led programs that didn't just tweak processes - they shifted culture. You know how to engage teams, influence change, and keep momentum going even when things get tough.

You've got a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, backed by a Lean Management certification or Six Sigma Black Belt. With 5+ years' experience as a Lean Manager or in a similar role, you've built a reputation for delivering measurable results through process improvement, optimisation, and cultural transformation.

You're fluent in Lean methodologies and tools - 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and more - and know how to apply them in real world settings. You've got hands on experience in project and change management, and you're not afraid to challenge the status quo when it means building smarter, more efficient workflows.

Whether it's automotive, manufacturing, logistics, or service industries, you understand the intricacies of operational environments and know how to navigate them with confidence and clarity. You're a clear communicator, a confident facilitator, and someone who knows how to balance theory with practical execution. You don't just talk about improvement - you make it happen.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Flexible work options available
• Extended leave options including purchased leave, leave at half pay and access to pro-rata long service leave
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Paid parental leave and secondary carer's leave available after 6 months service. 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 6 weeks paid secondary care giver's leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to be part of our wide and active range of Employee Resourcing Groups: Reconciliation, Gender, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Disability, Mental Health and Neurodiversity, and Perth Mint with Pride
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Income protection after an accident or illness
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program, ongoing wellbeing initiatives, and workplace community building spaces
• Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website

It's easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don't see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right, no matter your background or personal circumstances – please submit your application.

Applications close on 9 September 2025. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.