Senior Manager - Mining and Metals - Supply Chain and Operations

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 7, 2024

Requisition ID: 1546487

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

We currently are seeking an experienced Manager and Senior Manager in our Mining & Metals Supply Chain & Operations practice. Our team is focused on helping clients improve business performance and operational efficiency while managing risk.

The opportunity

Our teams help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions in specialty areas like operating strategy, integrated planning, operations excellence transformations, operating system design and implementation, operations and/or maintenance management, process debottlenecking, Lean/Six-Sigma, asset management/maintenance optimization, and operations cost reduction.

Your key responsibilities

• You will accompany organizations in the implementation of site wide transformation programs - from strategy and concept development to implementation.
• You will support CCOs in implementing transformations across their value chains.
• You will work with clients to develop, deliver and become a trusted advisor in the next generation operational performance.
• You will be leading projects on client engagements and will work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools.
• You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships.
• You will build your management consulting and operational performance improvement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey.

Engagement Management:

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic programs for EY’s mining clients.
• Deliver an exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues.
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions.
• Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships.
• Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-to-day client interactions.

Practice and People Development:

• Support the development of leading practice around operating strategy, integrated planning, operations excellence transformations, operating system design and implementation, operations and/or maintenance management, process debottlenecking, Lean/Six-Sigma, asset management/maintenance optimization, and operations cost reduction.
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff.
• Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting.

Business Development:

• Manage direct client relationships on strategic accounts.
• Support the build-out of the Mining & Metals, Supply Chain & Operations practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities.
• Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to travel to client sites and operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation.
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude.
• An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Post-Graduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial etc), Business Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred.
• At the Senior Manager level, a minimum of 10+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with government and/or blue-chip organizations.
• Industry experience in gold, base metals, PGM, iron ore or other mining operations.
• Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of operating strategy, operations excellence transformations, operating system design and implementation, operations and/or maintenance management, process debottlenecking, Lean/Six-Sigma, asset management/maintenance optimization, and operations cost reduction.
• Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex operations transformations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity or experience with Supply Chain & Operations projects.
• Familiarity with the enablement of integrated planning, operations excellence transformations, maintenance management, through digital solutions.
• Bilingual with English & French or Spanish.

What we look for

We’re looking for people that are passionate operations consultants, at the top of their game, but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them achieve their potential.

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

About EY

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