Senior Master Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia c18459ac-0920-4b82-a092-86dab1e9744c Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Master Specialist with a strong engineering background and a minimum of 10 years of proven experience leading large, high-complexity Kaizen and Lean transformation initiatives. This senior role requires a seasoned leader with a demonstrated ability to manage major client programs, oversee substantial budgets, and guide multifunctional teams across diverse, dynamic environments.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving high-impact operational improvement projects, expanding long-standing client partnerships, and ensuring the strategic, technical, and financial success of our consulting engagements. This position is suited to individuals who have consistently operated at a high level in consulting, with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders and delivering measurable organizational results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large-scale, high-complexity Kaizen and Lean improvement programs aligned with client strategic goals.
  • Oversee project resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery.
  • Drive business development efforts by expanding existing client relationships and identifying new engagement opportunities.
  • Provide leadership to large, cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Generate and implement new ideas that contribute to business growth and operational excellence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across all organizational levels.
  • Define comprehensive scopes and objectives with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical and operational feasibility.
  • Closely monitor project performance and deliver detailed progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Uphold the company's standards for quality assurance across all project activities.
  • Contribute to achieving company revenue and growth targets.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in industrial management with distinction.
  • At least 10 years of Kaizen workshops experience.
  • Expert level proficiency in Kaizen methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects and overseeing significant budgets.
  • Hands-on improvement experience across all five continents.
  • Experience visiting Japan to observe the implementation of continuous improvement at its original source.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and executive decision-making abilities.
  • Proven experience delivering results and expanding long-term client relationships.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal and team leadership skills, with experience guiding large teams.

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