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SalaryWe supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering paints company that's committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
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About The Role
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in the pursuit of manufacturing excellence? We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement Manager to elevate our operations at the Sunshine site, located in the heart of Melbourne's west.
As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Hub Manager, you'll lead a team with a shared management responsibility of 24 staff, driving the production of quality paint at the lowest possible cost to meet customer demand.
What You'll Do for Us:
- Develop a comprehensive framework to guide and direct all lean manufacturing processes.
- Identify and articulate Continuous Improvement opportunities with a focus on project deliverables.
- Lead and manage dedicated focus teams using Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Implement Continuous Improvement plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Co-ordinate activities in 5S / SHIELD programs in the manufacturing plant and environment so that 5S standards are achieved and the HS&E objectives are met.
- Identify CI opportunities and prepare a feasibility report which includes a cost benefit analysis of the business opportunities and an implementation plan, so the Plant Manager can approve and direct CI projects.
- Manage approved CI projects through detailed, time-phased plans.
- Implement new quality initiatives and improve existing systems to standardize and measure work methods and processes.
- Oversee plant performance, manage operations staff, and deputise for plant supervisors to meet production targets.
- Analyse and interpret data on equipment utilisation to optimise reliability.
- Train and manage operators in a range of specified tasks (safety, quality procedures, SOI's etc.) within AkzoNobel standards ensuring productivity and efficiency gains are achieved and performance standards are met.
- Tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering (Minimum TAFE certificate in production management or equivalent).
- 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
- Practical understanding of OHS&E issues.
- Working knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management systems.
Being a global company, we have a suite of benefits we can offer than your standard permanent role and job stability:
- Career Pathway and Training: We're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
- Performance Bonuses: Don't settle for the ordinary. You have the potential to earn more with annually performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
- Let AkzoNobel, help you meet your health goals: Your health matters to us. Enjoy a free annual flu vaccination and financial support for health and wellbeing programs of your choice each year.
- Want to stretch your dollar further? Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that include discount on retail goods and services.
- Looking for more perks? Join us to find out more…
Seize this great opportunity that offers growth, leadership, and meaningful impact on production excellence!
Please note: Background checking is a component of AkzoNobel's recruitment process. This checking may include: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications and medical checks. Should you wish to proceed with your application, we will request your consent to complete background checking on behalf of the company. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
