Posted: 29 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
Within the Yilgarn Operations Barrick operates four wholly owned Gold Mines in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia producing approx. 500,000-600,000 oz of gold each year.
Position Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Improvement Superintendent to join our Yilgarn team. You will be responsible for leading a culture of Business Improvement through leading the development of efficient and effective mine site wide management systems; mapping and analysing the value drivers and capability for the business; planning, executing and managing risk mitigation and improvement initiatives to deliver business value; as well as the implementation of Business Improvement strategic objectives and tactics as set out by the corporate, regional and Yilgarn BI team.
The principal duties include:
• Significant Input to the site leadership team.
• Safety Leadership.
• Gather, evaluate and record systems and process opportunities for improvement. Analyse and evaluate opportunities within prioritisation framework (i.e. Validate priority initiatives using the Value Driver tree).
• Link BI projects to business strategy.
• Coordinate and participate in annual operations reviews (ORTs), budgeting and the setting of technical limits (using capability mapping) and improvement priorities
• Develop implementation plans for BI activities, such as projects, ideas and MOS (Management Operating System) implementation.
• Facilitate and/or manage BI projects for the site, including system implementation.
• Facilitate Kaizen events utilising Lean tools.
• Ensure the site maintains a focus on 5S quality across all work areas.
• Ensure critical initiatives ($/oz & Business Critical Initiatives (BCIs)) are tracked and reported as part of the regional MOS through the Operations Committee.
• Conduct site/departmental MOS reviews to ensure they support business framework.
• Coordinat the Idea Management System across the site.
• Maintain files and reference documents related to BI efforts and contribute information for BI knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.
• Assist with the development and preparation of regular reporting and cost benefit analysis for BI opportunities.
• Track BI project outcomes in collaboration with individual project champions and make results highly visible to all employees.
• Coach and support BI representatives and project leaders across Yilgarn One.
• Work with leaders to educate workgroups in BI processes to assist the development of an operations-wide BI culture.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will have Tertiary Qualifications in a Mining or Engineering-related discipline or equivalent or You may have a strong trade background with apprpriate experience alongside a passion to positively improve the business. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to promote and influence change; and will have strong attention to detail and the desire to see initiatives through to completion. Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at all levels; good coaching and mentoring skills; and well developed report writing skills are essential. If you have a strong trade background with appropriate experience, you are also encouraged to apply.
The Conditions:
This position is fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8 days on/6 days off roster. On-site accommodation, including all messing facilities, is provided. Recreational activities include internet café, Foxtel television, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, gymnasium and golf driving net.
Our competitive salary package includes superannuation, Private health care insurance and income protection. Salary sacrificing options are also available.
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