Reliability & Continuous Improvement Superintendent

Mission for this Position

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning, Reliability & Continuous Improvement, the Continuous Improvement (CI) Superintendent is responsible for developing the strategy and the culture related to continuous improvement across the organisation. The Superintendent plans and provides leadership to execute initiatives improving and changing processes.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop the department's annual execution plan and develops area specific, goals and objectives. Using continuous improvement methodologies, develops operational insights, recommends and supports implementation strategies, to the senior leadership team, for process changes and cost savings initiatives. Develops innovative opportunities to improve the efficiency of operations. Ensures the technical group is delivering the desired service to the operation
• Lead and influence personnel at multiple levels to improve operational processes that ensure a safe work environment, maximizes profitability, drives quality improvements and reduces operating costs. Supports improvement in existing processes including eliminating variation and non-value added work.
• Lead new systems/improvements by developing, tracking and monitoring operational plans, managing resources and activities, ensuring thorough analysis of data and environment is conducted, as well as providing guidance to the management team.
• Manage team members by hiring, coaching, mentoring, conducting succession planning and development plans, providing performance feedback, and taking corrective actions as required including discipline.
• Develop and manage the department budget including workforce planning and schedule forecasts, by providing recommendations for the annual budget and tracking/monitoring the operating and capital expenditures. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/sciences preferably with statistic as part of their degree
• Formal training in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified
• Five (5) years of experience in Continuous Improvement
• Seven (7) years of experience in mining
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Ability to think critically, have attention to detail, and the capacity to make informed judgments based on available information. Ability to identify and manage data, execute quality control, build Excel models and draw correct business insights and implications (Statistical analysis).
• Leadership/Management skills: Ability to organise and direct workflow, operations, and employees to meet company goals. Ability to motivate others, provide guidance, and set team direction, while creating an environment that lets employees work efficiently and productively Working knowledge of operations management, finance, and business knowledge.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
• Project Management skills: Ability to plan, organise, delegating, and monitor progress against the objectives set.
• Time Management/Organisation skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness skills: Ability to influence the views and behaviour of others through persuasion and encouragement and manage conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively. Ability to adapt behaviour to a wide range of people.
• Strategic Thinking skills: Ability to think proactively and consider longer-term opportunities as well as challenges that might develop in the future leading to a clear set of goals, plans, and new ideas in a competitive and changing environment.

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:• Relevant education and certifications• Related training and experience• Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.