Continuous Improvement Lead

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Thales Full time

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it's all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**Our Benefits**:

- Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
- Medical Insurance for Family
- Bonus
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner
- 3% Super Match

**Our Team**:
The Thales Australia AWS business offers ship repair, maintenance and asset management / in-service support capabilities for commercial and naval ships in Australia. The business also offers the provision of docking, reticulated services and facility maintenance within Garden Island.

**The role**:
Opportunity for a **Continuous Improvement Lead** to join our team and play a critical role in driving the delivery of key business improvement initiatives within the Above Water Systems (AWS) Business. Based in Woolloomooloo, you'll lead projects that prioritise safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to achieve customer and business objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and support AWS improvement initiatives, ensuring objectives related to cost, time, safety, and quality are met.
- Train and support business leads in utilising improvement tools and techniques.
- Manage the AWS Business Improvement Portal and ensure compliance with AWS standards.
- Facilitate process mapping and deliver improvement-related training sessions.
- Drive the development and execution of the AWS Business Improvement Strategy aligned with Thales guidelines.
- Benchmark and implement performance improvement opportunities across the organisation.
- Engage stakeholders and manage communications effectively.

**About You**:

- Degree in business, engineering, project management, or equivalent experience Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
- Lean Six certification or similar is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of BPMN process mapping and statistical process analyses (SPC).
- Advanced MS Excel skills.

**Good to Know**:
It's easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don't see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there's always more we can do. We'll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.

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