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About Seymour Whyte:

For over 30 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the world's largest and most prestigious construction companies, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.

Employee Benefits:

Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off.

About the role:

• Analyse current construction processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement lean strategies to optimise workflow and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the integration of lean principles into project plans.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members on lean practices.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of lean initiatives and make adjustments as necessary.
• Establish and maintain a “war board” with key metrics being tracked.
• Conduct “waste walks” with Supervisors and engineers to improve efficiencies.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience focused on applying lean principles to boost efficiency, cut waste, and enhance project performance.
• Strong understanding of lean methodologies and their application in the construction industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Full Drivers license.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494165

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.