Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Nutrien; Allan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a continuous improvement engineer to enhance mining operations in Allan, Saskatchewan. You will partner with underground teams to identify and implement efficiency, safety, and quality improvements across the potash network.

Applicants should bring 5+ years in industrial environments, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, with a track record of teamwork and cross-functional collaboration. This role emphasizes safety culture and data-driven CI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial environments, mining experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work across different functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Engage with frontline workers and supervisors to identify improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with mine department teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Communicate with underground workforce and peers about improvements across the potash network.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by reviewing mining process performance.
• Support mining process changes and roll-outs of new technology.
• Lead studies of mining processes and pilot tests.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports on CI activities, progress and outcomes.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional

Tools

EAM/Oracle

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

• Engage with underground frontline workers and supervisors to identify and implement improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and/or cost
• Collaborate with mine department teams to develop and implement solutions and improvements
• Communicate with underground work force as well as peers across the Nutrien potash network about improvements
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement by reviewing mining process performance
• Support mining process changes (e.g. roll-outs of new technology, mining pattern changes)
• Lead studies of mining processes (e.g. borer bit trials)
• Providing mentorship to mine operations engineering support interns
• Entering work requests and requisitions into EAM/Oracle as required to support CI activities
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports on CI activities, progress, and outcomes
• Promote and demonstrate a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop systems and processes for assessing mining equipment performance
• Work with CI team to prioritize CI activities based on data and confirm initiative success

What You'll Bring

• Five or more years of experience in industrial environments, with a preference for candidates who have potash mining experience; in the absence of potash experience, underground mining experience would be considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proven work ethic
• Ability to develop and adapt new concepts and innovate approaches
• Effective communication skills with a variety of groups from hourly workers to senior leaders
• Proven ability to work across different functional groups

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

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