Continuous Improvement General Supervisor

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations on site

Meals provided on site

Transportation to and from mine

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Continuous Improvement General Supervisor at Detour Lake Mine to lead the site’s strategic optimization and operational excellence initiatives. You will drive MOS adoption, coach leaders, and align SO efforts with business priorities.

Minimum 5+ years in similar roles with Lean Six Sigma expertise; strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for cross-functional success in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience in continuous improvement or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to coach, influence, and build capability across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in an operational environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align SO efforts to business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the site Strategic Optimization roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Establish and govern SO processes, standards, and methodologies across the site.
• Facilitate and support SO initiatives while enabling departments to own project execution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on SO tools, practices, and roles.
• Drive implementation and governance of the Management Operating System (MOS).
• Ensure consistent, high-quality SO support across all site functions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Monitor and report on SO performance, progress, and value delivery.
• Provide oversight of Operational Technology initiatives, ensuring projects and systems align with operational priorities.
• Monitor implementation and adoption of technology solutions, ensuring integration into standard work and performance frameworks.
• Maintain continuity of technology initiatives by directing priorities, addressing gaps, and ensuring adherence to the site Technology Roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Job Description - Continuous Improvement General Supervisor (DET00629)

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Own and maintain the site Strategic Optimization roadmap aligned with business priorities;

Establish and govern SO processes, standards, and methodologies across the site;

Facilitate and support SO initiatives while enabling departments to own project execution;

Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on SO tools, practices, and roles;

Drive implementation and governance of the Management Operating System (MOS);

Ensure consistent, high-quality SO support across all site functions;

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence;

Monitor and report on SO performance, progress, and value delivery;

Provide oversight of Operational Technology initiatives, ensuring projects and systems align with operational priorities;

Monitor implementation and adoption of technology solutions, ensuring integration into standard work and performance frameworks;

Maintain continuity of technology initiatives by directing priorities, addressing gaps, and ensuring adherence to the site Technology Roadmap.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Engineering degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered;

5+ years of proven leadership experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar roles;

Strong knowledge of Strategic Optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma);

Ability to coach, influence, and build capability across all levels of the organization;

Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in an operational environment;

Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;

Strategic mindset with the ability to align SO efforts to business objectives;

Ability to lead a lean team while enabling ownership within operational departments;

Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule:14/14 schedule at Detour Lake Mine;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

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Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.