Performance Improvement Specialist

WesTrac Cat; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Income protection insurance

Retail discounts (Coles, etc.)

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

WesTrac Cat in Guildford PDC, WA, AU, is seeking a results-driven improvement professional who partners with GM and Executives to turn ideas into measurable benefits. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver sustainable operational and commercial gains beyond the project lifetime.

You will influence senior leaders, act as a trusted business partner for your WesTrac division, and embed a culture of discipline and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification (PMI) — Required.
• Agile Project Management certification and experience — Highly regarded.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge — Highly regarded.
• Tertiary undergraduate qualification in Business, Engineering or Science — Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects sponsored at GM and Executive level — from scoping through to benefit realisation.
• Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing and service processes; quantify the opportunity and mobilise both frontline teams and management to act.
• Pinpoint constraints in value streams and coordinate project activities with business stakeholders to deliver targeted outcomes.
• Advise senior leaders on findings and directly influence business-critical decisions.
• Serve as a business partner and SME to your assigned WesTrac division — shaping project and improvement scheduling.
• Build strong working relationships with technical and functional SMEs, vendors, and suppliers in line with WesTrac's values.
• Embed a culture of project discipline and continuous improvement that outlasts each individual project.

Skills

Project management

Change agent

Budget planning

Financial management

Multi-project leadership

Education

PMI certification

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Undergraduate degree in Business/Engineering/Science

Job description

Location: Guildford PDC, WA, AU

A Catalyst. Not a Consultant.

Sponsored by General Managers and Executives, this is an opportunity for a results-driven improvement professional who thrives on turning ideas into measurable outcomes. As a trusted partner to your assigned WesTrac division, you will identify and lead complex cross-functional improvement initiatives, build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, and deliver sustainable operational and commercial benefits. This is not a reporting or purely analytical role. We're looking for someone with a strong bias for action, a proven track record of delivering outcomes, the ability to influence without authority, and a genuine commitment to building end-user ownership so improvements continue long after the project is complete. Joining a high-performing team of improvement specialists and industry leaders, you'll have the support, autonomy, and visibility to make a meaningful impact across the business.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects sponsored at GM and Executive level — from scoping through to benefit realisation
• Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing and service processes; quantify the opportunity and mobilise both frontline teams and management to act
• Pinpoint constraints in value streams and coordinate project activities with business stakeholders to deliver targeted outcomes
• Advise senior leaders on findings and directly influence business-critical decisions
• Serve as a business partner and SME to your assigned WesTrac division — shaping project and improvement scheduling
• Build strong working relationships with technical and functional SMEs, vendors, and suppliers in line with WesTrac's values
• Embed a culture of project discipline and continuous improvement that outlasts each individual project

Skills & Experience

• 4-5 years' project management experience leading projects of various sizes across Manufacturing, Mining, FMCG or Services
• Demonstrated track record as a change agent with strong commercial acumen
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate schedules, budgets, and quality project documentation
• Strong financial management experience, either formal or through budget accountability
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project and improvement initiatives simultaneously

Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification (PMI) — Required
• Agile Project Management certification and experience — Highly regarded
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge — Highly regarded
• Tertiary undergraduate qualification in Business, Engineering or Science — Desirable

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6263