Lead - Operations Excellence

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

The Lead - Operations Excellence leads the fields operations site performance excellence by ensuring the integrity and optimization of the standard processes, data and systems are maintained and best practice is shared.

• Provides support and leadership in the development and embedding of the regional field operations standards and procedures (in accordance with the Group standards) to ensure our SHES risks are managed and efficient and sustainable operations and compliance with regulations
• Leads and supports the embedding of a culture of robust operating discipline
• Supports strategy and long-term sustainable plan for achievement of consistent operating standards across the region
• Leads the coordination of operations system implementation, including field sites sales and services to have alignment on fit for purpose system across the business.
• Establishes monitoring and measurement to drive operational awareness, discipline and excellence in operations. 
   

• Minimum 8 years operational experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
• Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
• Demonstrated skills associated with building strong customer relationships
• Strong communication and engagement skills

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.