What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at Baffinland Iron Mines?
Mission for this Position
About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Superintendent, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will play a key role in implementing our Baffinland Operating System (BOS). They will use continuous improvement methodologies to identify, develop and implement improvement initiatives across all departments at Baffinland Iron Mines. The specialist will use data to develop operational insights. This information will then be communicated to senior management and leadership teams to support comprehensive decision-making, process changes, and cost saving initiatives.
Main Accountabilities
• Lead and influence personnel at multiple levels to improve operational processes that ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitability, drive quality improvements and reduce operating costs. • Drive continuous improvement by conducting a thorough analysis of data and environment.• Implement effective measurement tools associated with continuous improvement tracking.• Support improvement in existing processes including eliminating variation and non-value added work.• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, and confidentiality.• Train/coach/mentor other employees on the principles of Continuous Improvement.• Perform on-site implementation of CI project (SMED, 5S, SIPOC, Audit, BPM, etc).• Proficient in leading problem sessions & business process mapping, (Fish bone, 5 Why`s, FMEA, etc).• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.
Main Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in Continuous Improvement
- 5-10 years of experience in mining, petroleum, manufacturing or any heavy industry
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce, BA, MBA preferred
- Formal training in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum certified, with proven track record of application.