Strategic Technical & Operations Improvement Leader

Tomago Aluminium; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Parental leave 16 weeks (primary)

Onsite gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program (family)

Onsite parking & canteen

Growth and development

Job summary

Tomago Aluminium is seeking a Senior Technical & Business Improvement Advisor to guide the site’s technical strategy and drive operational excellence across operations, maintenance and technical teams. You’ll partner with leaders to identify opportunities, challenge current practices and deliver meaningful improvements that support long-term sustainability.

You will act as a trusted advisor, connecting people, processes and technology to improve performance, influence decision-making, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical and operational excellence improvement roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site projects.
• Strong Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent CI methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, mining or metals is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business improvement initiatives across the site.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Coach leaders and teams in Lean, problem-solving and business improvement methodologies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Influence technical decision-making through analysis, benchmarking and best-practice recommendations.
• Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and technical innovations that support Tomago’s future success.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Tomago Aluminium is seeking a Senior Technical & Business Improvement Advisor to guide the site’s technical strategy and drive operational excellence across operations, maintenance and technical teams. You’ll partner with leaders to identify opportunities, challenge current practices and deliver meaningful improvements that support long-term sustainability.

You will act as a trusted advisor, connecting people, processes and technology to improve performance, influence decision-making, and