Operational Improvement Manager

Programmed currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Improvement Manager to join their Skilled Workforce Division.

Programmed currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Improvement Manager to join their Skilled Workforce Division.
- Attractive remuneration package + employee benefits
- Experience in the manufacturing or logistics would be advantageous
- Collins Street or Notting Hill location
- Hybrid working model
- Initial 6-month fixed term contract with the view to go permanent

**About the role**:
An exciting opportunity exists to join this dynamic business for a capable and competent Operational Improvement Manager with specialist skills driving a change environment to support the executive and senior management team in a crucial and growing time in the business.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager of Programmed Skilled Workforce you will be required to support the business projects and initiatives to deliver upon the business plan and strategic objectives.

The ideal person for the job will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, a background in manufacturing or logistics would be advantageous.

You will have an analytical mindset, a flair for numbers and be excited about change with innovative ideas for business improvements to help support the business growth strategy.

Given the changing nature of the executive landscape, you will be agile, flexible and thrive working in an ever-changing environment, whilst maintaining confidences related to high-level information, systems, and operations.

**About Programmed**

Programmed is a leading provider of Staffing, Facility Management, Maintenance and Care services. Programmed employ over 30,000 people every year across a broad range of industries and partner with more than 10,000 customers, small and large.

As one of Australia's leading labour hire providers, Programmed has the people, knowledge, and expertise to help their customers grow.

Working with Programmed means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.

**Primarily you will assume all the below responsibilities**:

- Provide advice to the business and leaders on change management delivery
- Design, develop and deliver of the change management strategy and framework
- Identify the needs, expectations, and requirements of the various stakeholder groups
- Developing suitable measures to track performance
- Provide innovative ideas for business improvements
- Provide regular updates and reports to leadership
- Identify risks and potential issues whilst developing proactive solutions

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Change Management, or equivalent.
- Experience leading large and complex end-to-end change implementations
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate to various high-level stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in developing and implementing change management strategies and plans
- The ability to build a high level of trust through maintaining confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Strong relationship building skills across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to proactively resolve issues before they evolve into problems
- Able to work autonomously or in a team
- Cultural alignment with Programmed core values: Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary package on offer
- Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers
- Long term career potential with ongoing support & development
- Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative

**Who are we**

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.**

**To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.