Superintendent - Operational Efficiency

Barrick Gold — Kalumbila, Zambia

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Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Superintendent Operational Efficiencyto join the versatile Mining Team We are in search of individuals who can champion Barricks DNA by Communicating Honestly Transparently and Acting with Integrity Exhibiting a ResultsDriven approach Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy Taking Responsibility and being Accountable Committing to Zero Harm Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships If youre ready to contribute to our worldclass team while embracing these values we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce Reporting to the Optimisation Managerthe Superintendent Operational Efficiency owns the drive to improve business and operational efficiency across the site The focus is on the practical daytoday performance of the operation loading efficiency truck and equipment queuing shovelloader hang time cycle times and utilization This is a handson fieldbased role that works across departments Operations Maintenance Dispatch Processing and Finance to identify where value is being lost and to lead reduction programs that convert those findings into measurable productivity gains Your duties Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following Lead sitewide efficiency and productivity improvement programs targeting loading efficiency truckequipment queuing hang time cycle times and fleet utilization Work with the Dispatch function to support realtime decisionmaking support maximum equipment utilization and minimum delay Lead and develop the Analytics team directing the collection and interpretation of operational GPSGNSS and fleetmanagement data to performance issues and opportunities Use geospatial data GPS fleet tracking haul road layouts cycleroute data heat maps to identify bottlenecks congestion points and inefficient traffic patterns across the site Design launch and track structured reduction programs eg queuetime reduction hangtime reduction delaydowntime reduction with clear targets owners and timelines Work crossdepartmentally with Operations Maintenance Processing and Finance to ensure improvement initiatives are practical adopted and sustained in the field Track key operational KPIs utilization availability cycle time queue time hang time productivity per unit and report performance against targets to site leadership Translate efficiency gains into quantified business value cost savings throughput gains or productivity improvement and ensure that value is realized and sustained not just identified Conduct rootcause analysis on recurring operational losses and lead corrective action with the relevant department heads Build standard reporting dashboards and visual management tools that give operational and site leadership realtime visibility into efficiency performance Hold or manage operating budgets and costefficiency targets on behalf of the site with the authority to sign off on operational spend within delegated limits while covering for site leadership Contribute to site technology and data governance across analytics dispatch and fleetmanagement systems are built on reliable wellgoverned data frameworks To be considered for the position the applicant must have the following Grade twelve 12 School Certificate Minimum Degree in Mining Engineering or related Engineering qualification Minimum ten 10 years of experience in mining or heavy industrial operations with a strong practical handson operational background Direct experience with mine dispatch systems and fleet management platforms eg Hexagon Wenco or equivalent Strong working knowledge of loading and haulage operations loading efficiency shovelloader hang time truck queuing and cycle times and the practical drivers behind each Very strong data analysis skills with heavy handson use of geospatialGPS data GIS platforms fleettracking data heat maps route and cycletime analysis to diagnose operational issues Demonstrated experience leading crossdepartmental efficiency productivity or continuousimprovement programs with measurable realized business results Proven peoplemanagement experience ideally working with operational and analytics teams Strong stakeholder management skills able to work credibly with operations maintenance and finance leaders and to drive adoption of change at the field level Eligible to hold statutory legally appointed mine positions under local mining regulations and willing to carry such appointments when covering for senior site leadership Familiarity with GIS or spatialanalysis tools eg ArcGIS or site fleetmanagement platforms with builtin spatial visualization Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia Must have a valid Drivers licence What We Can Offer You A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and sitespecific benefits The ability to 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