Operational Excellence Manager

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Position Reference: 44400

Location: Salta, AR

Contract type: Permanent

Eramine Sudamérica SA is a subsidiary of Eramet, a global French mining and metallurgical group. It is located in the Salar Centenario Ratones, at 3,800 meters above sea level, in the Los Andes department, Salta province, Argentina.

As the Operational Excellence Manager, you will play a key role in driving the implementation of the Eramet Production System (EPS), ensuring a culture of continuous improvement across our operations. You will lead initiatives aimed at process standardization, waste elimination, and performance optimization, collaborating closely with both operational and support teams to meet corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

EPS Implementation:

1. Lead the rollout of the Eramet Production System (EPS), aligning project timelines and targets.
2. Standardize operational processes and introduce short-loop performance management systems.
3. Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.

Collaboration and Coordination:

1. Serve as the main link between central EPS teams and local site operations.
2. Integrate EPS with other initiatives, including safety programs, World Class Maintenance, and digital transformation.
3. Promote cross-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth workflows.

Performance Tracking and Continuous Improvement:

1. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to EPS.
2. Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions for enhanced performance.
3. Lead benchmarking efforts and share best practices across sites.

Change Management:

1. Manage resistance to change through workshops, training, and direct team support.
2. Lead cultural transformation initiatives to sustain long-term improvements.

Your Profile

Education:

1. Engineering degree, preferably in continuous improvement, project management, or a related field.

Experience:

1. Minimum 8 years of operational experience in industrial mining or metallurgical or chemical or heavy industry environments with world-class operational standards.
2. Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
3. Experience working in multicultural environments is essential.

Skills:

1. Strong communication skills in Spanish and English.
2. Leadership and change management capabilities to unite teams around shared objectives.
3. Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Our advantages

Every day at Eramet, we strive to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our environmental footprint. If you are looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment, join us

Become part of the Eramine Sudamérica SA teams and benefit from:

1. Safe working conditions.
2. Health coverage for your family group.
3. Lunch provided during your workday on site.
4. Extended leave for vacations, maternity, and paternity.
5. Training and development opportunities tailored to your needs and career goals.
6. Discount plans (travel tickets, hotels, gym memberships).

With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a diverse group. We are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation.