Continuous Improvement

James Hardie Industries is the world's #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of "Zero Harm" and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity
A great opportunity for an Engineer who's passionate about continuous improvements and delivering measurable impacts. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing and driving continuous improvement projects directly related to achieving the desired efficiency of the James Hardie production process to meet customer and project needs and timelines.

Your expertise will be crucial in upholding our Zero Harm responsibilities and driving our commitment to world-class manufacturing.

You are an early riser, happy to start work early at 6:00AM and finish early at 2:30PM

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure lean operating system is implemented in a standardised way and to a quality standard
• Drive and implement continuous improvements projects
• Support in building capability in the lean operating system tools and processes
• Support the development of the Continuous Improvement plans, track quality execution and analyse data to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Identify efficiency improvements where investment is required and prepare proposals for approval and implementation to achieve efficiency gains and capacity improvements.
• Revise, implement and monitor operating standards and procedures.
• Prepare and review technical reports to support project outcomes and decision-making
• Provide support to PCI engineers to successfully implement Capital Projects or any line improvement project
• Provide Engineering support to various stakeholders

What you'll bring

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Material Sciences) or other relevant disciplines
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and diagrams using tools like AutoCAD
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyse and trend data for accurate rectification action
• A strong capability for gap analysis, planning and priority setting
• Outcome focused and determined to succeed in an ever-changing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Working @ James Hardie
At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here's What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Ability to take part in an Employee Share scheme
• Fitness Passport Program
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
• 2 paid Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It's Possible with James Hardie