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Continuous Improvement Superintendent

  • Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada

Full-time

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7+ years of proven leadership experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar roles;
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WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About Our Operation

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be part of the Continuous Improvement Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Own and maintain the site Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with business priorities;
  • Establish and govern CI processes, standards, and methodologies across the site;
  • Facilitate and support CI initiatives while enabling departments to own project execution;
  • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on CI tools, practices, and roles;
  • Drive implementation and governance of the Management Operating System (MOS);
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality CI support across all site functions;
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence;
  • Monitor and report on CI performance, progress, and value delivery;
  • Provide oversight of Operational Technology initiatives, ensuring projects and systems align with operational priorities;
  • Monitor implementation and adoption of technology solutions, ensuring integration into standard work and performance frameworks;
  • Maintain continuity of technology initiatives by directing priorities, addressing gaps, and ensuring adherence to the site Technology Roadmap.

What You Need To Succeed

  • 7+ years of proven leadership experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar roles;
  • Strong knowledge of CI methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma);
  • Ability to coach, influence, and build capability across all levels of the organization;
  • Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in an operational environment;
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align CI efforts to business objectives;
  • Ability to lead a lean team while enabling ownership within operational departments;
  • Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Your Work Schedule

  • Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.
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Responsibilities

Own the site continuous improvement roadmap and governance, lead and support improvement initiatives, coach teams, and promote accountability and operational excellence. Oversee the Management Operating System and operational technology initiatives, tracking performance and ensuring solutions align with site priorities and become part of standard work.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of leadership experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a similar field, along with strong knowledge of methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. Candidates should be able to lead and facilitate cross-functional initiatives, coach and influence teams, align improvement work with business objectives, and deliver results through strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Operational Excellence
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Cross-Functional Project Leadership
  • Facilitation
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Management Operating System
  • Operational Technology
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Change Adoption
  • Roadmap Governance

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Categories

  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Operational Excellence
  • Management Operating System
  • Operational Technology
  • Technology Roadmap
  • Process Governance
  • Improvement Methodologies
  • Cross-Functional Initiatives
  • Operational Environment
  • Coaching
  • Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Value Delivery
  • Standard Work
  • Accountability
  • Health and Safety
  • Mining

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