Hellas Gold Single Member S.A. is a mining company for gold, silver, lead, and zinc, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in NE Halkidiki under the strictest environmental terms. The Kassandra Mines consist of three mining projects: the Stratoni-Mavres Petres Mine, the Olympias Mine, and the Skouries Project. Continuing a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, boosting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of the local community with investments exceeding $3 billion, employing over 2,000 workers, actively supporting local suppliers, and making significant investments in local community support initiatives and projects. Since 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.  

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.  

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Continuous Improvement Coordinator (Συντονιστής/ρια Συνεχούς Βελτίωσης)”, for its premises in Halkidiki. The position will report to the Mine Operations Manager of the Underground Production Department, based in Olympias.

Main Responsibilities:  

• Identification and discussion with his supervisor of critical Technology, processing, mechanical and construction projects that provide attractive NPV and IRR rates and create increased profitability inside the organization.
• Identification and ability to design and implement new technological projects that will provide new business opportunities and significant cost reductions.
• Leadership and development of continuous improvement projects.
• Identification and delivery of service improvement activity across the business through employing process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking.
• Collaboration with key business stakeholders to fully implement continuous improvement projects that will be assigned from the departmental prioritization matrix.
• Assistance and leadership in LEAN, 6sigma, Just-do-it process improvement workshops and Kaizen events.
• Support for the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working.
• Identification of trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.
• Assistance in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy.
• Participation in change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to project delivery via internal governance and controls.
• Collaboration with other team members and business services departments to devise new support material based on the revised processes, including training, reporting and systems enhancements.
• Monitoring of project risks to foresee/identify potential problems and proactive identification of solutions to address in advance.
• Ensuring that the business impact and project objectives/dependencies are identified, reported and managed at all times.
• Execution of ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements:  

• University Degree in Mining Eng, Chemical Eng, Automation, Mechanical Eng or in Finance
• Minimum 3-7 years proven experience in a similar role or in a leading role in Technology or process management
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong processes understanding in the mining sector
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet targets on time
• Excellent user of Excel, Power Point, BI, outlook, Visio, Access,
• Very good knowledge of New Technology implementation
• Confidentiality, honesty, loyalty, responsibility, initiative, proactive, time management skills

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment.  

Inclusion and Diversity  

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.  

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV in English.