Operational Excellence Lead
Role Overview
Job title: Operation Excellence Analyst.
Department: Midstream Production.
Job location: Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia.
Working hours: 8 hours.
Type of work: Full time.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Profile
Job title: Operation Excellence Analyst.
Department: Midstream Production.
Job location: Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia.
Working hours: 8 hours.
Type of work: Full time.
About Maaden
Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East.
Maaden is leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia's economy.
Key Accountabilities
- Drive Lean/OPEX deployment and coaching across departments using standard tools.
- Track and report the impact of Business System tools on performance and stability.
- Facilitate daily management routines, problem solving, and Kaizen/TPM events.
- Support standard work design and integration into systems and work crews.
- Lead change management: current state assessment, gap closure plans and follow-up.
- Conduct process stability reviews and support process control audits execution.
- Coordinate internal communications, dashboards and progress reporting.
- Promote a zero-injury culture through safer work practices and waste elimination.
- Support capability building by training/coaching teams on Lean methodologies.
- Maintain governance documentation and evidence of closure for initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related major.
- Minimum Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, or Performance Analysis.
Skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Power BI, Excel, dashboards, and performance reporting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Experience in petrochemical or manufacturing industries is preferred.
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