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| Position Title">Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement | |
| AutoReqId">5677BR | |
| Job Function">Continuous Improvement/Operations Strategy | |
| Mauritania | |
| Province / State">Inchiri region | |
| Site / Office">Tasiast Mine Operation | |
| Job Category">Full Time |
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| Location Statement">Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,000 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.
Based in Mauritania, Kinross Tasiast is set to become one of the great gold finds of our generation. It is the first mine in a highly prospective greenstone belt, located within an extensive gold system that is largely underexplored. |
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| Purpose of the role:
Providing analytical and implementation support to Business Improvement function to ensure the implementation of Business Improvement initiatives, methodologies, strategies and associated techniques/technology for delivery of substantial cost reductions and efficiency improvements . Key areas of responsibility and duties: a. Effective analytical support is provided for the Business Improvement function and Dept. CI teams Act as BI team's primary resource for accessing relevant production and cost data Provide fact-base analysis to help BI team identify priorities, solve root-causes and identify significant cost saving ideas Directly assist Dept. CI teams to structure and execute analysis Coach Dept. CI teams to greatly improve analytical skills Troubleshoot malfunctioning tools and reports Provide analytic support for weekly reviews and for updates to relevant departments Maintain the team's database of Ideas and oversee tracking of all ideas b. Effective implementation support is provided for the Business Improvement function Coach Dept. CI teams and quality check work plans for ideas Assist Dept. with any analytical requirements to implement ideas Coach Dept. CI teams to set up benefit tracking for new ideas Develop automated tools for wiring (scorecards, results charts) c. Promote CI methodology and analytical skills of the operation Gain expert understanding of key Improvement concepts and tools Gain solid understanding of key implementation skills from CI superintendent Improve skills through use/participation (e.g. driver tree, idea forms, IGSs) Improve implementation skills through direct role with Departments Coach Dept. CI teams on the above and promote CI benefits across site d. Coach and support HoDs in driving improvements in their departments Direct analysis to evaluate and confirm opportunites and priorities Facilitate and coach the preparation of workhshops to define priorites and improvement ideas Advise on resources and support needed to pursue opportunites f. Ensure sustainability of CI process at Tasiast Conduct periodic audits of meetings and application of key CI tools Flag issues and identify solutions to resolve Implement changes and set up structured tracking to ensure adequate follow-up Ensure sustainability is factored into all ideas and wiring improvements in the department Identify conformance / deviation in improved and existing processes, and suggest improvements g. Establish and maintain trusted advisor and coach relationship with Business Improvement stakeholders Establish good relationship with stakeholders Build credibility though consistent high-quality analytics and attention to detail Maintain a client service focused approach with Depts. h. Maintain effective communication channels and networks Provide continuous feedback regarding the level to which stakeholders’ requirements are met Create presentations to be used in summaries of findings, specific updates and monthly meetings Open communication and feedback channels - employees to participate in problem solving and decision making Networking - utilize/involve relevant people and business contacts |
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| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Ambitious young technical engineer with high-potential and a desire for a career in CI Bachelor’s degree in mining, chemical, or metallurgical engineering, accounting, finance or a related field Two (2) years experience in continuous improvement, analytical, or industrial role ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Excellent computer skill set. Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skill set Ability to extract data from a variety of platforms and use in Excel, Access and/or Minitab Strong understanding of financial statements and mining concepts Attention to detail Works well independently and in team settings Possesses good time-management skills, and is able to work effectively under pressure Analytical thinking Ability to break down problems into components Understanding of mining business process Interpersonal skills and relationship building Customer orientated Communication and negotiation skills Project Management skills Results orientation, excellent organizational skills Effective at coaching line personnel #LI-KZ1 |
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| Removal Date">31-May-2014 |
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Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement (Nouakchott, Mauritania)
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