Business Improvement Lead - Jobs in Stikine, BC

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Work type PERMANENT - FULL TIMELocation RED CHRIS MINEApplications close 17 NOV 2022Explore the unknown:Newcrest is one of the worlds largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.Role PurposeReporting to the Superintendent Business Improvement, the Business Improvement Leader is responsible for developing and supporting business improvement initiatives and managing the improvement pipeline across the Red Chris Mine value chain – Deliver the company wide Edge Performance program. The successful candidate will benchmark site performance, identify opportunities for improvement, assist in building business cases, and track initiative progress. Strong data interpretation and visualization skills are critical to the role’s effective delivery of performance improvement. The successful candidate will facilitate cross departmental co-operation and collaboration to maximize business value by ensuring site and corporate initiatives are translated into Red Chris business goals.We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.Accountabilities:Safety: Demonstrate absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe working environment by:

• Promoting and maintaining a culture of ‘safe production’ by compliance with company safety systems, policies, procedures and accountabilities
• Taking a proactive risk management approach to departmental tasks, i.e., recognise, analyse, respond to ensure risks are at an acceptable level
• If you see something, say something – Courageous conversation in the spirit of “Everyone going home safe and healthy”

Technical Accountabilities/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business or Computer Science.
• Prioritize value additive change and provide routine updates to the Red Chris improvement initiative pipeline.
• Benchmarking and business case analysis.
• Coach line owners to implements their business improvement projects.
• Skilled trainer to support independent departmental involvement in Business Improvement software suite.
• Project timeline, budget and value tracking.
• Strong analytical experience – Value driver trees, Data analytics & visualizations, NPV & FCF analyses, Theory of constraints, Statistical analyses and database proficiency (SQL, PowerBI, Parcview).
• Strong facilitating skills – idea generating session prep and facilitation, Root cause session facilitation (Kepner-Tregoe or other).
• Work closely across multiple work areas/disciplines (mine, mill, tailings, warehouse, camp and contractors).
• Influence people across all work areas and encourage positive and sustainable change.
• Subject matter expert in business improvement in maintenance, mining and/or mineral processing.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly business improvement initiative reviews in pursuit of sustainable, timely implementation.
• Drive compliance with Red Chris standards, procedures, policies and government legislation.

Personal Accountabilities:

• Courageous & Consistent safety leadership.
• Pragmatic approach with ability to remain optimistic in the face of adversity.
• Proven ability to coach and promote change at all levels – appreciation for change management practices in implementing BI initiatives.
• Ability to think and drive strategically across short- and long-term time horizons.
• Ability to identify the gaps in processes.
• Display behaviour consistent with Newcrest’s Values and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications & Experience:Essential:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business or Computer Science.
• 4-6 years of analytical experience, facilitation experience in the mining, milling, and/or maintenance environments
• Proficient in the use of value driver trees, Data analytics & visualizations, NPV & FCF analyses, Theory of constraints, Statistical analyses and database proficiency (SQL, PowerBI, Parcview).
• Subject matter expert in business improvement in maintenance, mining and/or mineral processing
• Drive compliance with Red Chris standards, procedures, policies and government legislation

Desirable:

• Benchmarking and business case analysis
• Skilled trainer to support independent departmental involvement in Business Improvement software suite
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly business improvement initiative reviews in pursuit of sustainable, timely implementation
• Previous experience working at a Fly-In / Fly-Out operation

Behavioural Competencies

• Owners’ mindset and pride in work commitments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to make decisions without complete information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments
• Takes ownership of all aspects of the position
• Natural ability to mentor

Technical Capabilities

• Prioritize value additive change and provide routine updates to the Red Chris improvement initiative pipeline.
• Coach line owners to implements their business improvement projects.
• Project timeline, budget and value tracking.
• Strong analytical experience – Value driver trees, Data analytics & visualizations, NPV & FCF analyses, Theory of constraints, Statistical analyses and database proficiency (SQL, PowerBI, Parcview).
• Strong facilitation skills – idea generating session prep and facilitation, Root cause session facilitation (Kepner-Tregoe or other).
• Work closely across multiple work areas/disciplines (mine, mill, tailings, warehouse, camp and contractors).
• Influence people across all work areas and encourage positive and sustainable change.

Our commitment to you:At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.Job number 982783Advertised 1 NOV 2022Quick Apply

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