Manager Improvement | BMA Coal | Bowen Basin | Residential or Commute
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 BMA Coal
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia’s largest coal producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. BMA is owned 50:50 by BHP and Mitsubishi Development. BMA operates seven Bowen Basin mines in Central Qld (Goonyella Riverside, Broadmeadow, Daunia, Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater and Caval Ridge) and owns and operates the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is accountable for supporting the continued maturity of the BHP Operating System (BOS) and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives for the site by effectively influencing and collaborating across our Coal assets and the broader business.
BOS is a way of leading and working that makes improvement part of what we do every day and focuses on Serving Our Customers, Pursuing Operation Perfection and Empowering Our People.
This role will be based at one of our Coal sites in the Bowen Basin with flexibility offered as residential or commute.
Key Accountabilities
- Prioritise the application of BOS Principles and Practices to deliver Business Plan priorities across all pillars of performance
- Coach the General Manager and site leadership team to reinforce and sustain the BHP Operating System including coaching and developing the required mindsets and behaviours in leaders and front-line teams
- Support the site leadership team in the delivery of the annual Integrated Operation Plan (IOP) through its development, shared ownership, and delivery of improvement initiatives
- Lead the site Improvement team to deliver value through delivery of site wide initiatives, supporting delivery of front-line improvement and the ongoing development of standardised work across the site value streams
- Management of the BOS dojo/learning centre to support the ongoing development and maturity of capability across site leaders and teams
- Coordinate the planning, preparation and action planning for the BOS Operational Excellence Index (OEI) assessment processes including the monitoring of leader Role Confirmations, the self-assessment process and formal BHP OEI assessments
About You
- You are an experienced business improvement leader and/or operational leader
- Exposure to mining, maintenance or processing is ideal, but experience in other industries that use an operating system founded on Lean manufacturing principles would be highly regarded (e.g. manufacturing, health, finance, logistics, etc.)
- You will have a deep understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and organisational change
- You are able to establish credibility as a trusted advisor through your strong improvement, leadership, coaching and communication skills
- You are comfortable with ambiguity, complexity and delivering outcomes in a matrix environment, using your collaboration, engagement, influencing and coaching skills
- You have the ability to develop inclusive team cultures to leverage strong outcomes from diverse teams
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.