Business Improvement Specialist

Job Description

You willprovide specialist support to the Amandelbult complex at identifying business critical projects or improvements in systems and processes that drive and promote sustainable and value improvements and to assist in rolling out the Anglo American Operating Model at the complex.

• You will implementthe Operating Model mandate at the operation by facilitating initiatives / business case development and tracking Operating Model improvements
  through the application of analyse and improve tools
• Provide process and Operating Model advise to line leaders to enable them to complete their approvedimprovement projects/ initiatives
• Conduct analysis required to support the Senior Manager – Operating Model and respective line managers to make critical decisions about potential business benefits and trade-off for a range of initiatives supported by Operating Model and possible opportunities to drive stability and capability improvement
• Ensure conformance to governance and project sign-off by identifying risks and effective management and tracking of projects and value delivery
• Develop and implement communication and change strategy per initiative through facilitating OM communication at the operation and ensuring buy in and commitment on initiatives
• Educate line leaders in key Business Improvement concepts, particularly with respect to analysisand improvement through structured training and informal coaching
• Mine engagement and project communication as well as bestpractice sharing of ideas and business processes

This role is in the Business Improvement Department at a Band 6 Levelreporting to the BI Manager Operating Model

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in any Engineering field ( Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering) NQF Level 6
• Lean or Six Sigma certification will be advantageous

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Mining, Process or Maintenance Engineering field within the Mining Industry
• Minimum of 1-year Business Improvement experience or a related field

• Minimum of 1-year Project Management experience
• Experience and knowledge in operating model roll out
• Experience in the use of tools e.g. lean manufacturing & constraints analysis or operating model (Analyze & Improve methodology)
• Experience in the use of chart runner & risk software packages
• Underground Mining experience (Conventional or Mechanized)

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of Anglo American plc and Anglo American Platinum policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Good working knowledge of the Platinum Mining Process
• Abreast of best practices and new technologies (Modernisation and Mechanisation)
• Knowledge of Business Process Re-engineering through Operating Model implementation
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies
• Project Management Skills

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

If your application is successful, criminal and other background checks, where appropriate, will be required.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

02 November2020