National Capability Innovation & Efficiency Leader

tollgroup; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Group is seeking a Capability Innovation and Efficiency Manager to lead the national Capability Innovation and Efficiency Program across Defence Theatre Logistics warehousing operations. You will drive continuous improvement, innovation and capability development, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering technology and process improvements.

This is a strategic leadership role with a focus on safety, compliance and performance across a national network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering or warehouse operations, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience delivering warehouse optimisation, automation and technology-enabled improvements.
• Demonstrated capability managing programs, budgets, suppliers and operational risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and influencing skills across complex environments.
• Proven track record delivering measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, compliance and operational performance.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national portfolio of innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop business cases, delivery roadmaps and governance frameworks that align with contractual and strategic objectives.
• Drive warehouse process standardisation, facility optimisation and operating model improvements across multiple sites.
• Champion technology adoption, automation opportunities and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee the national material handling equipment (MHE) portfolio, including lifecycle planning, utilisation and performance management.
• Partner with Defence, operational leaders and functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable business outcomes and change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Operational excellence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Toll Group is seeking a Capability Innovation and Efficiency Manager to lead the national Capability Innovation and Efficiency Program across Defence Theatre Logistics warehousing operations. You will drive continuous improvement, innovation and capability development, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering technology and process improvements.

This is a strategic leadership role with a focus on safety, compliance and performance across a national network.