Operational Excellence Specialist

**Type of position**: Regular

**Your future role on our team**

The purpose of this role is to work in the Operational Excellence team together with the operations and/or project teams to improve productivity, operational efficiency and reduce costs. This also seeks to achieve better overall performance, including a better quality of life at work.

In the same vein, this position provides strategic direction of operational excellence (ExOp) for people, systems, programs, processes, projects across the value stream and business support areas, as required.

**An overview of your day-to-day work**
- Review/understand/identify problems and causes affecting the organization's KPIs.
- Identify corrective actions and generate ExOp initiatives as well as support field teams in identifying these opportunities.
- Synthesize and analyze data to understand problems and underlying systemic causes.
- Leading the team through the different phases (data analysis, priority setting, measurement, workshops, etc.).
- Bring actions to closure and achieve the defined goals and document your plans and results.
- Identify and track key performance indicators to measure project success.
- Facilitate the prioritization process of initiatives within the company.
- Address obstacles and timely escalate issues as needed.
- Continuously develop discipline and practices daily, ensuring adherence and training people on their job.
- To be an example and model in the behavior of the personnel, understanding the expectations and facilitating their alignment with the objectives set.
- Be a proactive influence with diverse teams to develop the ExOp culture and strategy in the field.
- Train managers, supervisors and workers in the development and evolution of their performance management systems, as well as in the use of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence tools used in each specific context.
- To be a reference in the continuous improvement methodology and act as a coach with the public of interest to promote and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
- Establish the necessary communications with the different internal and external organizations.

**Overview of certifications and job requirements**
- Technical/professional degree with at least 7 years of experience in continuous improvement or Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience.
- Field of study: Mining and Metals; Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Administration.
- High analytical capacity, use of statistical analysis tools and large volumes of information.
- Ability to generate professional level reports, professional writing and charts with high efficiency and accuracy.
- Lean, Green or Black Belt certification is considered a solid asset.
- Master the different tools and techniques of continuous improvement (6 Sigma), Lean Manufacturing, VSA/VSM, team facilitation, A3/RDP, Kaizen, RASCI, change management, among others.

**Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?**
- Strong ability to train, motivate and mobilize others.
- Excellent communication skills to lead problem solving and align stakeholders on decisions by breaking down silos and roadblocks.
- Curiosity and interest in pursuing a journey of continuous learning and professional development.
- Proven leadership to generate results with strong organizational skills and a clear ability to break down higher goals into focused projects and actions.
- Good knowledge of the mining context and operations is considered an advantage.

**About BBA**
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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