Specialist Business Improvement – 2 positions needed at Anglo American

Job Description:

• Safety: Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery:

• Drive the mandate of business improvement at operations, providing expert support on AAOM principles.
• Deployment of a continuous improvement framework aligned to Anglo Operating Model (Feedback: Measures / Analise & Improve), as well as Six Sigma and Lean
• Identify required purpose & theory measures and implement to monitor process performance.
• Implement, maintain & improve on the measurement system for monitoring process performance (stability & capability) to support timeous intervention into the process.
• Implement and lead required management routines to support the continuous improvement framework to ensure control actions are being successfully implemented and are having the required effect in increasing process performance.
• Ensure the successful Implementation of a continuous improvement training program and upskilling line management in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monthly & Quarterly value tracking of each improvement project being realized.
• Engage and influence site leadership teams to adopt the Business Improvement / Continuous Improvement framework aligned to the Anglo Operating Model.
• Facilitate implementation of new technology to improve the adoption and efficient working of the Business Improvement / OM Feedback / Six Sigma / Lean methodology.
• Deep understanding and data interpretation to support decision-making.
• Drive and implement business improvement projects from beginning to end and verify the claimed value add. This includes initiatives such as structured business improvement and operational excellence.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements, including compliance to Anglo American Group BI Site Assurance Framework.
• This role is at Band 6 level reporting toManager IP & BI

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Processing or a related field (NQF Level 6)
• Six-Sigma and Lean qualification will be advantageous.
• Post graduate qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience of which 2-3 years’ in Process, Maintenance Engineering or a related field within the Mining Industry.
• Relevant AA Operating Model specific training & operational experience (OP, Work Management & Feedback) will be advantageous
• Project Management experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in the use of tools e.g. lean manufacturing and constraints analysis will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient skill in influencing and stakeholder change management methodologies
• Expert skill in Analise & Improve / Six-Sigma methodologies
• Expert communication (verbal and written) skills & working with diverse teams
• Expert skill in MS Office suite and Advanced computer literacy
• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong working knowledge of key value drivers within discipline’s value chain and interdependence of key levers
• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance
• Basic financial metrics & budgeting tools
• Abreast of best practices and new technologies
• Strong Project Management and analytical Skills
• Strong Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills with Business improvement tools and techniques