Job Description

Business Improvement Manager - Western Region

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Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

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About the Role

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Centennial is seeking an experienced Business Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our Western Region. This role is suited to a highly capable improvement professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, building capability and delivering sustainable business outcomes.

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Working closely with site leaders, frontline employees and the Senior Management Team, you will lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Centennial Management Operating System (C-MOS), ensuring site management systems support operational discipline, performance improvement and long-term success.

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At Centennial, we invest in your success by providing ongoing training, career development and opportunities to shape the future of our operations.

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Reporting to the Mine Manager, your role will be responsible for

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- Developing and maintaining the site's Business Improvement Plan, including annual objectives, quarterly priorities and performance measures
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- Leading the identification, prioritisation, delivery and sustainment of business improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste and deliver business objectives
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- Managing the site's business improvement initiative pipeline and ensuring alignment with site and corporate priorities
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- Leading the implementation and continual improvement of the Centennial Management Operating System (C-MOS) in alignment with the Group operating model
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- Maintaining governance frameworks, operating cadences and management systems that support accountability, operational discipline and performance
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- Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance through digital technologies, automation and AI-enabled solutions
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- Facilitating structured problem-solving workshops to resolve operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements
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- Coaching, mentoring and developing leaders and frontline teams in business improvement methodologies and continuous improvement practices
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- Monitoring initiative performance, benefits realisation and reporting progress against business improvement objectives
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- Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, legislative and corporate requirements while promoting Centennial policies and standardised work practices
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Suitable candidates will have

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- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive change across all levels of an organisation
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- Strong understanding of lean / continuous improvement principles, methodologies and their practical application
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- Experience leading complex improvement initiatives and organisational change
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- Proven experience facilitating structured problem-solving workshops
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- Solid coaching, training and facilitation skills
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- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively
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- Experience in mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, or other operational environments
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- Experience with Management Operating Systems and their practical application
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- Experience with digital technologies, automation and AI-enabled business improvement solutions
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About Centennial

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Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

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We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy.

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📌 Business Improvement Manager - Western Region (Lithgow)
🏢 Centennial Coal
📍 Lithgow