Continuous Improvement Specialist

Process Lead - Continuous Improvement Specialist
Manila Philippines
Hybrid (10 days in office / 10 days work from home)

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planets future depends on the transition to renewable energy and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock use less energy use water wisely and create less waste. Together we drive the shift to smart efficient and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
Youll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. Youll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether thats through engineering planning or customer support. Youll work with purpose learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What youll do

• Process Governance and Digital Enablement: Own and maintain the SharePoint-based NPD Process Hub as the single source of truth for process maps standards definitions requirements and check sheets. Ensure consistency accessibility and governance across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Implementation: Coordinate and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Facilitate and actively participate in CI events enabling effective collaboration across global cross-functional teams and time zones including working outside regular hours to align with the Portland CI team.
• Project and Program Management: Plan manage and track continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives through structured project plans timelines and milestones. Ensure disciplined execution risk management and delivery of committed outcomes.
• Performance Measurement and Visual Management: Define KPIs and metrics to quantify improvement impact. Develop dashboards and visual controls using tools like Excel and Power BI to provide transparency and monitor continuous improvement progress.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership and Problem Solving: Support and coach teams in structured problem-solving methodologies (PDCA A3). Identify improvement opportunities and provide input into improvement roadmaps to ensure sustainable long-term operational excellence.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100 percent commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• Ensure all continuous improvement and NPD activities are executed with safety as the top priority by embedding safety considerations into processes standards metrics and improvement initiatives and by promoting a proactive safety culture across cross-functional teams

What youll bring
Must-haves

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years experience applying Continuous Improvement principles in engineering manufacturing or new product development (NPD).
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI for developing and tracking KPIs metrics dashboards and visual management tools.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English assertiveness and ability to collaborate across culturally diverse teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mining manufacturing or operations industries.
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or Certified PDCA Practitioner.
• Knowledge of SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms for process documentation and governance.
• Experience working with global teams particularly in cross-time zone collaboration.

Why join Weir
We live our values. We think safety first do the right thing respect each other aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
Were passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights world-class engineering materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. Were working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support