Principal Advisor - Business Improvement

Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont Boddington Gold’s mining and milling operations are located 130km south of Perth. We are one of the largest gold producers in Australia and the World’s First Open Pit Gold Autonomous Haulage operation.
At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. As the world's leading gold company, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.
Opportunity
Join us in a pivotal leadership position at our Boddington site, spearheading the continuous improvement function. Reporting to the Head of Productivity, you'll collaborate closely with on-site leaders, offering guidance and expertise for the successful execution of Full Potential projects, Business Improvement initiatives, and other strategic programs.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Full Potential Project Pipeline, prioritising operating cashflow improvements in the short and medium term.
• Implement an integrated approach to Business Improvement, maximizing the Full Potential and Continuous Improvement Six Sigma processes.
• Support the Site Leadership Team to develop key site performance objectives and operating strategy
• Create tracking tools to monitor key KPIs, providing feedback to stakeholders for effective execution and sustainability of improvement initiatives.
• Foster the competencies of direct reports to ensure they possess the skills needed to meet objectives.
• Manage the Continuous Improvement budget efficiently to deliver cost-effective Business improvement services.
• Collaborate with Department leads and Finance to incorporate cost improvement initiatives into the Life of Mine Business plan and budget.
• Actively participate in the global Business Improvement network to share and seek best practices and learnings
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Environmental, and Social Responsibility practices.

Benefits
Join a diverse team and make a tangible impact on our operations. The Boddington site offers a unique lifestyle, allowing you to live locally or stay in our Village based on your roster. With a 9-day fortnight, you'll have ample time to enjoy the lifestyle this role affords, just an hour away from the coast and Perth.
About You
This role will suit a seasoned mining professional with a passion for process improvement and expertise in project management.
You will have previously led teams at Superintendent or Manager level; skilled in people leadership, relationship building, coaching and developing others. Demonstrated knowledge of key continuous improvement tools such as LEAN Six Sigma, complex problem solving and analytical skills are also crucial for this leadership role as will be your ability to collaborate with others through effective communication skills, influencing and negotiating for continuous improvement outcomes.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.
More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine:
• Blog:
• Annual sustainability report:

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