Business Improvement Specialist | Port Hedland
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
As the next Line Technical Specialist you will provide ongoing coaching to line leaders and the general workforce in the application of the BHP Operating System (BOS) tools and methods, and work to embed a new way of working throughout the workforce.
You will build problem solving capability across all levels of the business to support the frontline and engage and empower the workforce. You will be hands on in implementing systematic improvement initiatives and play a central role in sustaining the BHP Operating System across our business.
You will utilise innovative approaches, tools and technology to add real value – setting new standards to guide improvement activity, elevating and supporting our people. You will gain insight and training in the BOS and LEAN methodologies and will use this knowledge to upskill and develop others through your work.
Some key responsibilities in this role include:
- Embed BOS tools among the frontline teams to make improvement part of every day.
- Prioritise training and coaching activities to ensure customers are equipped to effectively deliver on our annual commitments.
- Support leaders and the frontline teams with the implementation of BOS practices and tools through role modelling, knowledge sharing and coaching.
- Deliver formal training programs as part of the BOS Dojo curriculum to sustain BOS capability
- Create new digital standardised work instructions, implement changes to existing SW instructions based on improvement feedback and process confirmation of SW execution.
- Analyse, reports and present on the progress of and changes to the implementation of SW and other BOS tools to Management and stakeholders.
This role is based in Port Hedland working a Monday to Friday roster. FIFO or residential housing options are available.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience influencing stakeholders with the ability to engage across all levels of the business. You will be able to demonstrate strong facilitation skills and experience and be innovative with the ability to build capability in others and lead change.
- Tertiary Qualifications – (Bachelors degree or above) and / or industry experience
- The ability to effectively identify opportunities to increase value and eliminate hazards, waste and variability;
- A strong ability to coach and influence stakeholders to achieve results;
- Strong problem solving skills with a collaborative approach to finding practical solutions (e.g. through RCA, 5 whys, PPS etc);
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Ability to positively engage with all levels of the business from frontline employees to senior level management.
Although it is desirable that you already have experience in continuous improvement, you will receive training to support your role and ongoing mentoring and guidance from experienced Coaches to ensure your success.
Your diversity of thought and practical experience will be embraced and you will be working with a Manager who encourages open communication and will empower you to utilise your existing knowledge and skills to make a real difference.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.