Group Operational Excellence & Learning Leader

DGL Group Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DGL Group is seeking an experienced Group Operational Excellence and Learning & Development Manager to lead the development and implementation of a Group-wide learning, capability and operational excellence strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

The role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and requires translating business priorities into tangible workforce capability improvements, applying LEAN and World Class Manufacturing, with a focus on frontline capability across manufacturing, logistics

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in learning and development or operational excellence.
• Experience across Australia and New Zealand and/or broader sectors.
• Expertise in LEAN / World Class Manufacturing with measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Group-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned with objectives.
• Identify capability gaps through analyses and engagement with operational leaders.
• Establish competency frameworks, learning pathways and standards.
• Evaluate initiatives via measurable outcomes and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement and frontline capability across sites.

Skills

LEAN methodologies

World Class Manufacturing

Stakeholder engagement

Learning strategy development

E-learning platforms

Tools

LMS platforms

Project management tools

Job description

DGL Group is seeking an experienced Group Operational Excellence and Learning & Development Manager to lead the development and implementation of a Group-wide learning, capability and operational excellence strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

The role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and requires translating business priorities into tangible workforce capability improvements, applying LEAN and World Class Manufacturing, with a focus on frontline capability across manufacturing, logistics