Director of Process Improvement - Underground Mining

Director of Process Improvement II

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
GRADE ASSIGNMENT: EX11
JOB LOCATION: Leer South Mining Complex, Philippi WV

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Assist and coordinate with mine site management to focus and prioritize safety, economic, and process improvement opportunities, facilitating and driving process management activities to proactively identify, communicate, train, and initiate strategies in support of the company's vision and values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist mine management in the development of Key Mine Drivers that measure the most critical and leveraging elements at the mine
Involve areas where top mine management recognizes the best opportunities for economic return
Target areas for improvement from the Key Mine Drivers
Hold process improvement meetings with supervisory and hourly personnel
Work with management to ensure proper communication of goals and plans
Set up meetings that will include cross-functional personnel such as maintenance, engineering, and operations
Meet frequently with department heads
Discuss process improvement techniques and opportunities
Monitor progress of various goals and plans
Attend operational, maintenance, safety, and engineering meetings as needed
Stay informed on issues
Identify opportunities for improvement
Provide department heads with a high level review of the status of Key Mine Drivers
Conduct a review of specific goals, targets, and plans to meet mine drivers
Share monitoring methods with supervisors and crews on process improvement goal and plans
Provide short-term targets and progress to give feedback and identify problems
Visually examine and review selected projects and activities

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS Engineering, Accounting, or related technical degree or equivalent experience
5 years of engineering, operations, or maintenance experience
Demonstrated effective Environmental, health & safety performance
Familiarity with large-scale CM and longwall mine planning and preparation plant facilities
Strong leadership and presentation skills

POSITION REPORTS TO: General Manager
Qualified candidates interested in this position can apply online at https://wolfrun.aaimtrack.com

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