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Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering ManagerDate: Feb 10, 2025
Location: Melbourne, AU
About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
This role will set up and establish a support structure to develop continuous improvement skills and mindset. You will get guidance from the central Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). You will act as an agent for culture change using Lean Six Sigma skills and promote good problem-solving, decision-making, and standard-setting practices. You will align with local needs and priorities, and support operational performance in quality, cost, delivery, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and people development.
We provide a multi-week training program (CI Expert) and ongoing coaching and support from the central ISC. This training will give you the skills and knowledge to do well in your role.
Key Responsibilities:Build Organisational Capabilities: Promote and keep a culture of continuous improvement. Use methods like Lean, Six Sigma, and ALPS in all areas of the site. Focus on manufacturing and operations.Develop local skills in using continuous improvement tools and methods. Promote a structured problem-solving approach.Use the ALPS capability and improvement program. Include a coaching support structure to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Lead the use of change management processes and tools. Help the business meet its strategic goals.Provide extra training on selected topics to Advanced & Lead Practitioners and local staff.Improve Site Performance: Help and challenge the workforce and local management team. Set directions, prioritize actions, and implement improvement activities.Regularly check the ALPS operating framework. Make sure it meets corporate and business area requirements.Help improve key performance indicators like Safety, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, cost, material efficiency, quality, and inventory levels.As well as:Drive and Manage the Improvement Portfolio Find, validate, start, and drive new improvement opportunities.Oversee the improvement project funnel. This includes scoping, project assignment, resource planning, tracking progress and benefits.Lead your own improvement projects that deliver significant value to the organization.Lead and Support ALPS Deployment on Site Lead and support the local ALPS implementation. Build the required capabilities to ensure full and successful implementation.Network within the AkzoNobel CI community. Share insights, problems, and opportunities.Process Engineering Use a continuous improvement mindset. Improve the performance of all products through the manufacturing process.Use the Scale-Up process for product introduction. Ensure the successful handover of products to production.What You Need to Have:Tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering (minimum TAFE certificate in production management or equivalent).5+ years of relevant work experience in operations, maintenance, logistics, or process engineering.Proven track record in continuous improvement methodologies.Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.Solid project and stakeholder management experience.Experience in coaching and developing teams.What We Offer at AkzoNobel:Career Pathway and Training: We're committed to helping you reach your career goals with training and development opportunities.Company Culture: Experience a dynamic and inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration.Competitive Salary and Performance Bonuses: Potential to earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary.Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy a free annual flu vaccination and financial support for health and wellbeing programs.Exclusive Discounts: Access to discounts on HP products, private health insurance with Bupa, and special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis.How to Apply:If you are a high performer with a passion for driving continuous improvement and ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply! Visit the AkzoNobel careers page or search for this role on SEEK. We look forward to hearing from you!
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