Manager, Business Improvement

Business Improvement Manager

We are looking for a BI manager, who thrives on being a leader in innovation and looks for sustainable improvement initiatives.

• Full time permanent opportunity based in the Hunter Valley NSW
• Competitive remuneration package with generous wellbeing program
• Work with an inclusive, friendly and supportive team

About the Business

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

As a BI manager you will set the strategic process for business optimisation programs to be developed and managed across Yancoal sites.  Leading the function using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to on-going strategic imperatives for the group. This includes identifying, supporting and reporting on opportunities for improvement and optimisation at a group level.  The Business Improvement Manager will develop and implement with the support of site functional personnel, best practice, procedure alignment, business analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement and maintain Business optimisation strategies and processes across the Yancoal group including prioritisation of resources for projects
• Work closely with site stakeholders and deliver elements of Business Optimisation initiatives
• Facilitate projects and workshops to teach Business optimisation skills
• Coach, train and mentor key personnel at sites to identify and manage business improvement projects 
• Review business improvement performance through benchmarking 
• Provide analytical support and costing methodologies to site/department teams for evaluating planning decisions
• Understand and support the development of performance metrics.

Skills and Experience

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE To be successful in the role you will require the following skills:

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in finance and operations
• People management of diverse groups with the ability to engage all levels of the workforce
• Implementing new strategies and processes

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive business focused results
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and create and implement positive change
• Hands on approach to delivery of key projects
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Expert in Microsoft products especially Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in continuous improvement activities
• Excellent ability to influence management and create positive change

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline
• Current Australian Driver’s licence

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.