Lean Manufacturing Manager
Location: Artarmon, Australia
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver.
We work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter—whether that’s through engineering, planning, or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day, and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture
- Lean Leadership: Lead and facilitate the Lean and Continuous Improvement Program across Weir Minerals Australia, embedding lean principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Training & Development: Develop and deliver structured training programs to build competency in lean and continuous improvement tools across teams.
- Project Facilitation: Facilitate and lead kaizen activities and improvement projects across value streams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance On-Time Delivery (OTD).
- Operational Excellence: Drive initiatives to eliminate process waste, reduce operational costs, and improve customer satisfaction through lean methodologies.
- APAC Coordination: Coordinate the lean framework, standardisation, and reporting requirements across the APAC region, chair monthly meetings, and represent APAC in divisional lean engagements.
- Data & Reporting: Monitor and tabulate waste performance across Weir Minerals Australia and support APAC lean coordination requirements with data-driven insights.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with operations teams, project leaders, and cross-functional departments to ensure alignment and successful implementation of lean initiatives.
- Travel: Some travel within the APAC region may be required to support coordination and engagement activities.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
- Proven experience in a Lean leadership position with strong knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing methodologies, and quality systems.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with excellent stakeholder management across multiple geographies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
Nice-to-haves:
- Formal Lean certification such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Project management qualification (e.g. PMP or PRINCE2).
- Experience or certification in change management and organisational change programs.
Why join Weir?
We live our values: safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
- Study support
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