JOB OVERVIEW
Suncor Energy's Oil Sands operations team is looking for a continuous improvement coach to significantly impact business results and is an ambitious, motivated and talented leader. This person will be responsible for building improvement capability and supporting the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES- Coach and/or facilitate diverse CI teams to deliver superior business results in cost, production, safety, environment, and process efficiency and effectiveness
- Implement strategies for improvement across Oil Sands operations
- Support driving the pace and progress of improvement initiatives, and the tracking and communication of results
- Collaborate with leadership, functions, and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, select, plan, and schedule a wide range of operating, technical, and business improvement initiatives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Suncor is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
Education and Experience:- University degree in Engineering, Business, or Science
- Five to ten years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Consulting
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement role
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership or coaching role
- Formal training in Lean Six-Sigma would be an asset
- Demonstrated track record of delivering significant business results through the application of structured CI methods and tools
Skills and Knowledge:- Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to effectively and comfortably work with and influence all levels of the organization
- Professionalism, communication style and general demeanor allow the individual to quickly establish credibility and rapport with employees at all levels of the organization. Able to understand the perspectives of others & discern their needs/concerns
- A demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing others, problem solving and delivering business results in a structured manner
- Understanding of the purpose, application, and limitations of a variety of CI tools and processes in a range of environments (operations, maintenance, projects, business process, office) and the ability to develop this capability in others through training and coaching
- Well organized and process driven with strong analytical and decision making skills and the ability to turn concepts and strategies into a detailed execution plan
- Capable of managing a portfolio of priorities, stakeholders, and competing business opportunities
- High level of project management and change management skills with demonstrated experience
- Have a passion for improvement work and demonstrate an improvement mindset
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is Fort McMurray, office based with periodic travel to Calgary as required
If interested or if you have any questions please PM, thanks.
LF: Continous Improvement Professional (Fort McMurray)
