Mechanical Process Improvement Coordinator Permanent We are seeking an Engineering specialist to join our Mount Gambier Engineering team in the role of Mechanical Process Improvement Coordinator.About the role We are growing rapidly at our Mt Gambier facility with a major construction development taking place over the next 5-7 years with ongoing work beyond that.For this full-time, permanent position, we are seeking an experienced and driven Engineering specialist to continuously monitor the performance of the plant control systems, identifying solutions to technical issues and identifying improvement opportunities within the existing process through optimizing line speed, efficiency, productivity, whilst delivering a quality final product.In this role you will be responsible for: Identifying, planning and implementing key process improvement opportunities Driving improvements in line efficiencies and productivity targets Collaborating with the Production teams to analyze performance data, identifying continuous improvement opportunities Facilitating continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate waste, non-value added activities and improve performance across safety, quality, line speed, efficiency, productivity, and costs Leading engineering projects as part of project teams that manage project governance, technical, procurement, material, construction, design coordination, start-up, and close out Completing drawings, instructions, and specifications for projects where required Providing technical support for the team Supervising and providing coaching and development to apprentices About you As our preferred candidate, you will have: A minimum of 5 years' experience within the engineering field, preferably working in a timber, timber fibre, manufacturing or heavy industry environment Excellent leadership skills, ideally supervisory experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment Proven experience in providing engineering expertise on diverse projects, including the installation of production processing machinery Effective communication and relationship-building skills Strong time management and organizational skills High technical and analytical skills Strong numeric, oral, and written skills Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines, which govern safety, engineering design, and environmental assessment for the implementation of engineering projects Familiarity with continuous improvement techniques (e.g.Lean, TPM, Kaizen) Demonstrated change management and transformation experience To be successful, you must be motivated and be willing to put in the effort to complete the role to the high standard required.Attention to detail is paramount.As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, vision, drug, and alcohol testing.#J-18808-Ljbffr