Business Improvement Specialist
Core
Develop and implement management systems and improvement initiatives to reduce waste, strengthen processes, and embed Lean Manufacturing across maintenance, operations, supply, planning, and execution.
Role type
Business Improvement Specialist (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational performance, cost reduction, and team capability in continuous improvement
Domain
Mining and refining operations
Required skills
Operations and/or maintenance experience in mining or refining, Lean Manufacturing, Alcoa Business System, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, standard work, visual management, cost validation, waste identification
Preferred skills
Engineering or related tertiary qualification, experience with Alcoa Business System, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, or Six Sigma
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Alcoa Business System, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Partner with line leaders to improve costs, productivity, reliability, and operational performance; Facilitate value-stream mapping, improvement events, and workshops; Coach teams in Lean Manufacturing and leadership behaviors; Build capability in waste identification and problem-solving; Embed continuous improvement into daily management; Work with finance and operations to validate benefits and reduce costs, inventory, losses, downtime, rework, and delays
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
