Operational Excellence Advisor

SSR Mining Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Excellence Advisor to drive continuous improvement initiatives at their gold operation. This role involves collaborating with site leadership to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will coach project teams, manage project portfolios, and facilitate problem-solving sessions. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable mining operation while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about operational excellence and have a strong background in resource management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a resource-based organization.
• Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate project life cycles.
• Conduct data analysis and communicate progress of improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Mining

Tools

Project Management Systems

BI Toolsets

Job description

Operational Excellence Advisor

Apply locations: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: R2256

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.

SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future!

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.

We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for an Operational Excellence Advisor.

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operational Excellence Advisor will lead continuous site level improvement initiatives. You will identify and prioritize improvement initiatives in collaboration with site leadership. You will facilitate improvement opportunities applicable to SSR and create step change through successful implementation.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coach site leadership and CI project teams through the project life cycle consisting of project identification, initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout. This includes:
• Guiding and assisting departments to run fact-based data analysis to identify and prioritize continuous improvement projects.
• Coaching project leaders and sponsors to write project charters and develop project Gantt charts.
• Assist project leaders in conducting project financial benefit estimations and compiling benefit estimation models for the entire site.
• Lead site and corporate validation of CI project benefits.
• Manage a site portfolio of CI projects by assisting project leaders in staying on track with project progress, tracking projects in project management systems, and ensuring project meetings are happening to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate project kickoff and closeout meetings.
• Facilitating problem-solving sessions using structured problem-solving tools.
• The role will be primarily responsible for identifying and overseeing the implementation of site improvement initiatives consistent with SSR’s operating methods.
• Conduct data analysis as part of focused improvement initiatives or continuous process monitoring (including but not limited to data collection plans, creating KPIs, run charts or dashboards, FMEA, developing visual management boards, root cause analysis).
• Actively facilitate detailed workflows, processes, standards, and procedures relevant to operational reporting and identify practices that drive value.
• Investigate shortfalls and process inefficiencies within current site operations and maintenance processes.
• Communicate progress of site-level improvement initiatives and develop mitigation strategies for initiatives that do not meet timing and task progress.
• Align the site process to the corporate OE process, training materials, and OE methodologies.
• Train, mentor, and guide team members in new processes.
• Provide coaching and support to promote and embed operations excellence and continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff satisfaction.
• Develop an annual site-level OE program, taking inputs from the Strategic Business Plan (SBP), annual business planning process, and other business priorities.
• Support site initiative sponsors and project leads to progress improvement deliverables.
• Oversee standards, BI toolsets, and datasets.
• Support all BI strategic solutions, such as Value Driver Trees, dynamics reporting, data analytics, and visualization, to provide site leadership with insights and recommendations for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Organize and facilitate monthly site leadership CI project review.
• Support the implementation of innovation and operational technology projects at site level.
• Assist with site-level project change management for projects.
• Provide continuous training, coaching, and mentorship to department CI ambassadors.
• Help with the overall development of CI program at the site and drive site CI culture through stakeholder engagement and leading by influence.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Functional knowledge of mine and mill operations as well as maintenance and materials management.
• Excellent data and business analysis skills – detailed analysis and definitions of KPIs, measures, business logic and calculations, reporting requirements, process mapping, data collection, root cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistics.
• Proficient as a facilitator of workshops and process improvement initiatives using continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC, A3, SIPOC, VOC, process mapping, value stream mapping, FMEA, 5 Whys, 5S, visual management, fishbone, waste analysis, standard work).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, both written and oral.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work in tight deadlines and handle the pressure of last minute requests with little to no supervision.
• International travel will be required.
• Ability to link the impact of operational efficiency metrics to business outcomes (i.e., revenue, cost) through financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work across the organization as a change agent to achieve results.
• High levels of energy, drive, and maturity.
• Leverage expertise and leadership skills to create value and buy-in from the management team to the front line.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and Turkish language would be a definite asset.

Your Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Mining related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of related experience, preferably within a resource-based organization.
• 3+ years’ experience in CI.
• Certified (or working towards certification) such as a six sigma green belt; additional certification in Lean and/or Kaizen is a plus.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a schedule of 4 days on, 3 days off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and La Ronge.

Our Stipulations:

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.