Group Operations Excellence Manager

Job Description

As Australia’s most trusted manufacturer of natural health products and one of the Financial Reviews Best Places to Work in 2023, it couldn’t be a better time to join a truly purpose-led business. We are excited to offer the role of Group Operations Excellence Manager.

The purpose of the Group Operational Excellence Manager role is to lead the development and delivery of the World Class Operations (WCO) vision and strategy including integration of the WCO system throughout all Group Operations functions including 3 operational sites. This role is crucial to engage and influence at all levels throughout Blackmores to embed WCO as a new way of working.

Based in Warriewood on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this role will be leading a team of 3 and will report directly to the General Manager of Operations.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and deploy the WCO vision and strategy and embed WCO as a way of working
Develop the World Class Operations system including relevant content and training material
Develop implementation plan in line with agreed targets
Lead and coach teams to develop WCO capability
Coach team members in the use of WCO tools
Develop WCO maturity assessment program and capability matrix
Deliver operational cost savings through WCO implementation
Develop system for measuring and tracking benefits for improvements made through WCO.

What we offer?

Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave
20 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave
Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products
Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program
Hybrid work arrangement of at least 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. The work arrangement will be discussed asap

Who are you?

Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant technical field
Experience in creating an Operational Excellence Vision and leading the strategic deployment of the system
Able to create the vision and delivery of WCO related initiatives
Experience in deployment of operational excellence system in Group functions outside of site operations that include Quality, Integrated Business Plan (IBP), Sourcing and Logistics.
Significant experience in continuous improvement methodologies, Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma or similar preferred

Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific. Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, every day.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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