Job Title - GPO Manufacturing
Business - Weir Minerals
Location - FLEXIBLE
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote/Shift
Purpose of Role:
The GPO owns the end-to-end processes within the Manufacturing value stream and is responsible for recommending and improving business processes and Information Systems that will support and add value to Minerals operations in line with the divisional strategy.
Review business use of the systems; engage with the user community and management to understand pain points and improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and education to key users and help facilitate the adoption of standard global processes into the businesses.
Develop business context around Information Systems processes to educate the user community, ensuring our system processes add value and support the business processes.
Review and critically analyse Requests for Change (RfC) to ensure all sites adhere to standardised and harmonised processes across the Division as well as ensuring we focus on value-add activities.
Work closely with the SAP Deployment and Application Support teams to develop effective technology solutions, system configuration and training materials that meet the requirements of the value stream blueprint and division strategic goals and objectives. Assist the Deployment team to deploy the SAP global template solution to businesses through process analysis, governance and support throughout the implementation process
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify areas for improvement and action
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Evaluate current problem areas
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Align processes with divisional strategy
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Facilitate improvement initiatives and agile sprints
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Increase efficiency and effectiveness of business
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Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
Including but not limited to:
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Relevant degree in operations and/or business systems
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7-10 years’ experience Manufacturing Operations
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Preferred 5+ years of SAP/ERP experience in Production Planning and Manufacturing Execution
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In depth understanding of Planning and Manufacturing processes and best practices
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Leadership and/or project management capabilities
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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