Business Process Improvement Analyst

Overview:

The Business Improvement Specialist will contribute to driving and delivering process improvement initiatives within the company. This role focuses on identifying problems, optimizing processes, and engaging stakeholders using structured methodologies such as Lean/Six Sigma. The position requires strong communication skills, as collaborating with stakeholders and fostering discussions are key to achieving success.

Key Responsibilities:

Problem Solving

1. Assist in problem-solving sessions to identify and address process inefficiencies, working with relevant teams.
2. Support in applying structured problem-solving techniques to define problems, set success criteria, and implement plans.
3. Measure and compare the effectiveness of improvements, ensuring delivery of both soft savings and measurable savings (e.g., financial or KPI impact).
4. Collect and analyze relevant data to track progress and support benefit realization.
5. Help facilitate workshops to identify and implement process improvements.
6. Provide regular status updates and reports on initiatives to relevant stakeholders.
7. Assist teams in identifying and addressing inefficient processes across the business.

Imparting Business Improvement Knowledge

1. Assist in training participants on business improvement skills through practical problem-solving and process reviews.
2. Facilitate sessions and workshops to promote the application of process improvement methodologies across business units.
3. Encourage a 'learning by doing' approach to ensure stakeholders understand and apply business improvement concepts.
4. Foster an open team environment where feedback is welcomed and used for continuous improvement.
5. Stay current with industry best practices through self-learning and training.

Process Focus

1. Participate in end-to-end process discovery with cross-functional stakeholders.
2. Support the mapping of current-state processes and design future-state processes in collaboration with teams.
3. Help analyze processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
4. Assist in mapping and updating processes according to BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) standards.

Collaborative Working

1. Contribute to project governance by assisting in creating and tracking project plans, maintaining status reports, and communicating progress.
2. Help identify and manage risks, issues, and potential blockers to ensure timely project delivery.
3. Support cross-functional project teams and ensure project completion within timelines.

This middle-level role provides an opportunity to grow into a leadership position, with responsibilities expanding over time as the individual gains more experience in driving change and improving processes within the organization.

Collaborative Working

1. Establish and maintain project governance, including creating and tracking project plans, maintaining status reports, and communicating progress.
2. Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and potential blockers to ensure timely project delivery.
3. Drive cross-functional project teams and manage project completion.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.