Manager Business Improvement

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on Dayshift 40hrs per week roster, DIDO from our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities

Reporting to the Vice President, the Manager Business Improvement will lead the development and execution of operational improvement strategies, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and enhance operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Collaborating with the Operations Leadership Team to define and implement clear improvement strategies.
• Managing and coaching the Business Improvement team to drive successful project delivery.
• Overseeing the development and management of the operations business plan in alignment with the South32 Business Planning process.
• Acting as the primary interface and champion for the South32 Technical Function, ensuring integration into operations.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex improvement initiatives.
• Utilising improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints to drive operational excellence.
• Building strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Applying data analytics and business intelligence to inform decision-making and measure performance.

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Additional finance or commercial qualification is desirable

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Relocation may be considered for the successful candidate.

The job advert will close on Monday 26 May 2025