CI Specialist

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.

Main Accountabilities

Lead and influence personnel at multiple levels to improve operational processes that ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitability, drive quality improvements and reduce operating costs.

Drive continuous improvement by conducting a thorough analysis of data and the work environment (Current State Analysis).

Implement tools of the Toyota Production System such as 5S, SMED, TPM, KanBan, Value Stream Mapping etc.

Utilize the DMAIC Process to lead team based improvement projects

Facilitate improvement workshops and Kaizens in order to reduce / eliminate Tim Woods (Process Waste)

Implement effective measurement tools associated with continuous improvement tracking. (Excel / PowerBi)

Support improvement in existing processes including eliminating variation and non-value added work.

Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, and confidentiality.

Train/coach/mentor other employees on the principles of Continuous Improvement.

Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.

Main Qualifications

Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

- Minimum of 5years experience in Continuous Improvement

- Business/ Engineering/Sciences preferably with statistics as part of their degree

- Formal training in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified, with proven record of accomplishment of applications (Required)

- Formal training in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified, with proven record of accomplishment of applications. (Preferred)

- Agile Certification (Preferred)

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada