Continuous Improvement Specialist

Baffinland View all jobs

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
Mission for this Position:At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to 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.Reporting to the Manager, Planning, Reliability & Continuous Improvement, this role 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.
  • Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor. Main Qualifications:
  • Engineering/sciences preferably with statistic as part of their degree
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement
  • 5-10 years of experience in mining
  • Formal training in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified, with a proven track record of application.
Job Location: Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada Compensation:Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:
  • Relevant education and certifications
  • Related training and experience
  • Internal equity considerations
This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation. Eligibility & Hiring Consideration:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.

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