Operational Excellence Specialist II

Requisition ID: 134787

Location:

Bayard, NM, US, 88023

Category: Admin Support

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

_At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today! _**

**Where You Will Work **

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver Cityto learn more.

**Description**

Under direct supervision, the Operational Excellence (OE) Specialist participates in and supports corporate and site business optimization initiatives with substantial guidance and oversight. The OE Specialist embraces change while acting as a supporter of and encourages & standardizes working with Agile principles, Lean, Operational Excellence elements, or other data-focused methodologies or other optimization strategies in the organization and fosters the Freeport Edge way of working.

+ Assist Operational Excellence Facilitators, Coaches and leaders to help build and support high performing agile teams with implementing operational excellence elements through business optimization solutions.

+ Assist business optimization teams and/or projects/initiatives with virtual and in-person collaboration tools/techniques, gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, transparently tracking initiative progress and backlog and developing and communicating recommendations aligned with the Operational Excellence elements (Management Systems, Technical System and People, Mindsets and Behaviors) to ensure a sustainable product.

+ Develop and apply new problem-solving techniques including bottleneck analysis, root cause analysis, Lean management, design thinking concepts, line balance, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), specific detailed diagnostic analyses, etc.

+ Other duties, tasks and assignments as required

**Qualifications**

Minimum Requirements:

+ High School diploma or GED AND five (5) years of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings, OR

+ Bachelor’s Degree AND one (1) year of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings, OR

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field AND three (3) months of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings including Internships

+ Passionate problem solver who demonstrates a willing attitude in any situation – ambiguous or well-defined; advocates for the best possible solution

+ Good communicator with emerging ability to communicate complex messages

+ Unbiased facilitator; emerging leadership skills

+ Self-aware of cognitive biases and its impact on decision making. Decision making focused on the primary aim to build high performing teams, develop team members and deliver outcomes

+ Challenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change especially in new and evolving environments

+ Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency and trust across the team

+ Passionate about understanding people and teams

+ Learns new skills quickly

+ Ability to receive and act on developmental feedback quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Data Analysis Skills

+ Experience with OEE (data access, cleaning, interpretation, analysis, etc.)

+ Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions

+ Able to execute hypothesis-based analysis to confirm/disprove hypothesis

+ Strong Excel skills

+ Can formulate questions to gain customer/process insight

+ Experience standing up Management Systems (work standards, process confirmations, meeting standardization, lineouts and visual management efforts, etc.)

+ People and Culture experience (human resources, organizational health, industrial psychology, etc.)

+ Experience working on an Agile team

+ Experience working with Lean Methodologies and practices

+ Knowledgeable of Mining processes

+ SQL experience

Criteria/Conditions:

+ Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

**What We Offer You**

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently **$72,000-$98,000** . This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.Click here (http://https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP\_Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_3\_4\_24v2.pdf) to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

+ Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

+ Company-paid life and disability insurance

+ 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

+ Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

+ Tuition assistance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

+ Internal progression opportunities

+ Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

**What We Require **

+ Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

+ Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

+ Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

+ Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

**Equal Opportunity Employer **

_Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to_ [email protected]_ _._