Operations Improvement Lead
4 weeks ago
About the job
SA Water is seeking an Operations Improvement Manager to lead process and performance improvement initiatives across our operations statewide. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in identifying improvement opportunities, implementing waste elimination strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to achieve enhanced operational outcomes and increased customer satisfaction.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
- Prioritise safety above all else, ensuring compliance with WHS procedures and promoting a culture of safety.
- Lead a team of Efficiency Coordinators to drive awareness of continuous improvement methodologies and embed them into operational practices.
- Act as a subject matter expert, leading and supporting the implementation of lean principles, practices and continuous Improvement methodologies throughout the Operations and Maintenance groups to improve operational efficiency.
- Undertake diagnostics and process flow mapping to independently identify strengths and opportunities. Use the insights to develop a roadmap of value-enhancing initiatives in line with business objectives.
- Coaching and coordinate bottom up KPI target setting including monitoring and maintaining continuous improvement reporting with Process Owners and establishing future state Improvement Plans.
- Collaborate with leaderships and key stakeholders to provide expertise on lean principles and practices, supporting improvement initiatives and ensure benefits realisation.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement training plans tailored to the needs and aspirations of team members.
- Tracking and measuring progress towards lean goals, and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement. Monitor progress and drive improvement delivery against strategic plans.
Your success in this role will come from:
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, management, or equivalent proven experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in developing transformation strategies and supporting implementation plans.
- Proven experience in implementing waste elimination strategies (e.g., LEAN/Agile/5S) in an operational context.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with- the ability to drive change by influencing and persuading stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional presentation abilities to influence outcomes.
- Strong financial and data Analysis to assess performance.
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Operations Improvement Lead.docx
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter, and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Ariel from the Talent Acquisition team ariel.winter@sawater.com.au
Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 24th April 2024.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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