Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

2 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Bruce Rock Engineering Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

At Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), we design, build, and maintain road trains and transport equipment built tough for the rugged Australian outback. From humble beginnings, we've grown rapidly to become a leader in the road transport equipment industry, helping to shape the future of transport across Australia.

Our success is driven by our commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, underpinned by our core values of integrity, ownership, and teamwork. We're proud to be Australian-made, delivering world-class products while fostering a supportive, family-oriented workplace.

At BRE, no two days are the same. We're always looking for skilled and passionate individuals who thrive on challenges, enjoy working on diverse and evolving product lines, and want to be part of a company that's making a real impact

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Bruce Rock Engineering – Forrestfield, Perth, WA

Are you passionate about building a culture of quality and driving operational excellence? At Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), we're looking for a dynamic Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead our quality control function while spearheading our Lean Manufacturing transformation. This is a pivotal role, with approximately 50% of your time dedicated to lean initiatives, positioning you as our organisation's Lean Leader.

Where you'll make an impact

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing and leading the Quality Control team, you will:

Quality Management

  • Ensure all products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and align with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 intent.
  • Oversee non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Apply A3 and 8D problem-solving methodologies for robust issue resolution.
  • Partner with Engineering and Production to embed quality at every stage.
  • Drive continuous improvement across quality systems, documentation, audits, and reporting.

Lean Leadership

  • Lead BRE's lean manufacturing program, dedicating ~50% of your role to transformation initiatives.
  • Coach, mentor, and empower staff at all levels to adopt lean tools and principles.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping workshops, and 5S implementation.
  • Drive waste reduction initiatives across the 8 Wastes of Lean.
  • Track progress and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, and cost.
  • Champion change, foster collaboration, and build accountability into everyday operations.

How You'll Lead

You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a proven record of shifting culture while improving processes. You're equally confident in the workshop or boardroom and know how to translate lean theory into practical action.

What sets you apart:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • Lean Management certification or Six Sigma Black Belt.
  • 5+ years in a Lean Manager or similar role within manufacturing, logistics, or related industries.
  • Strong experience with Lean methodologies and tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, A3, and 8D.
  • Hands-on project delivery and change management experience.
  • Skilled communicator, coach, and facilitator with a track record of cultural and operationalimprovement.

Key Attributes

  • Inspiring leadership presence.
  • Clear and practical communication style.
  • Coaching mindset with resilience and adaptability.
  • Results-focused with the ability to sustain momentum.

Success in this Role (KPIs)

  • Quality (40%) – Right First Time, reduction in customer complaints, ISO compliance, NCR resolution.
  • Lean & CI (40%) – Workforce engagement, measurable productivity gains, waste reduction, sustained 5S improvements.
  • Leadership & Culture (20%) – Change leadership, coaching impact, and sustainability of initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At BRE, you'll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to building a culture where leaders don't just manage – they inspire change.

How to apply?

If you meet our essential requirements, click APPLY NOW to submit your cover letter and resume to be considered for the role.



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