Untapped are looking for a highly skilled Business Improvement Consultant to support our client's mining operation with their Safe Production Systems (SPS) deployment. This position is foundational in facilitating business improvement activities that will enable site to implement and embed SPS.

Duration: 3-months (with 3-month option)

Roster: 5/2/4/3 (Site-Based | FIFO from Perth, WA)

Commencement: Start Mid-April

The Four Elements of SPS

1. Great people are at the heart of SPS. It’s about finding common ways to solve problems, support teams and empower our people – especially our frontline.
2. Strong, stable assets that are operated and maintained in a planned, predictable and controlled way.
3. A focus on customers, to deliver quality work and products.
4. Effective, simple processes: the rituals we follow to achieve our annual plans and deliver value.

What the Role is?

• Support the deployment and embedding of Safe Production Systems (SPS).
• Analyse and benchmark value chain performance to identify initiatives and deliver insights to operational leaders.
• Lead and facilitate business improvement initiatives using proven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Manage initiatives from start to finish, from project charter creation to implementation.
• Lead structured problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams, utilising tools such as PPS, RCA, and 5 Whys.
• Instil a continuous improvement mindset in stakeholders and coach them on suitable tools and processes.

What you bring?

• Qualifications and/or experience in related fields such as Engineering, Finance, HSE, Operations or Operational Excellence.
• Excellent observational and listening skills.
• Well established communication, collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to manage external and internal stakeholders effectively.
• An ability to identify and effectively navigate obstacles or roadblocks in the moment.
• Demonstrated expertise leading business improvement efforts and implementing business operating systems.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess performance data and identify areas for development.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in the mining or resource industries is highly desirable.

What you get:

• Be part of a business-wide deployment program.
• Work with a Tier-1 industry leader and have real impact on business performance.
• Highly autonomous role, where your skills and experiences are valued.
• Great remuneration.

If you are a change agent, that is enthusiastic about making a real difference through leading business improvement and operational excellence initiatives, apply now!

Read more about Untapped at www.untapped.com.au