Continuous Improvement

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

At Kmart we have a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence As such we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced
**Continuous**
**Improvement**
**Program and Change Manager** with a strong background in Supply Chain, Operations or Manufacturing to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success

The role will report to the Head of Continuous Improvement (CI) and will be based in Kmart’s National Office in Mulgrave. The role will however include frequent travel to our Distribution Centre (DC) in Truganina in addition to other DC’s as and when required.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a
**Continuous**
**Improvement**
**Program and Change Manager** working for Kmart, you will:

- Develop and implement strategic programs of work to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence as outlined in Kmart's Strategy.
- Daily program management throughout the life cycle of projects whilst consistently monitoring capability and resource levels.
- Develop an Innovation framework that delivers fast experimentation with robust criteria and metrics for evaluating cases for scaling potential.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute value capture projects with a significant return on initiatives
- Lead a multidisciplinary team composed of 3 CI Program Leads.
- Lead and influence continuous improvement and innovation teams, via coaching and hands on participation in projects
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste and improve overall supply chain performance
- Drive change management initiatives to support the successful implementation of new processes, systems, and technologies

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Project Management certification desired (Green Belt, Kaizen, TPS, PRINCE, PMP)
- 7-10 years or prior experience preferably in leading the implementation of emerging technology projects in large organisations (i.e. Operations, Manufacturing or Supply Chain)
- Experience leading multimillion dollar cost savings and innovation initiatives
- A proven track record of leading successful strategic projects and transformation initiatives
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
- High level of skills in data analysis, Smartsheet and Power BI.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
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