Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.
Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.
Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!
Job Description
The Superintendent – Continuous Improvement (CI) leads the day-to-day execution of the Haile CI program, owning the initiative pipeline, valuation discipline, recurring assurance activities, and departmental engagement. The role serves as the operational anchor for CI and Risk at Haile, ensuring no genuine improvement falls through the cracks and that the team's value contribution is visible and defensible to corporate CI and the Board. The Superintendent deputizes for the Manager – CI/Risk when required and is expected to develop into a Manager – CI/Risk succession candidate within two to three years.
- Own the Haile site CI initiative pipeline end-to-end: identification, scoping, valuation, gating, tracking and close-out, in line with the OGC CI Framework and High-Level Valuation Guideline.
- Configure every Wired Up initiative with the correct benefit category and a working VDT-based benefit calculation; manual benefit entry without defensible methodology is not acceptable.
- Operate the project selection cadence with the Manager – CI/Risk and Senior Management Team, producing a transparent priority classification matrix and current-year plan tied to budget and bottleneck strategy.
- Run fortnightly initiative health-checks across the portfolio and lead close-out reviews on completed initiatives, including written learning capture.
Department Engagement and Recurring Assurance
- Hold a recurring engagement rhythm with each operating department (Mining, Process, Maintenance, Technical Services, Commercial) to capture meaningful changes in-flight rather than retrospectively.
- Coach department leads and idea owners through the valuation guideline; maintain a transparent log of in-flight conversations and emerging opportunities.
- Own Haile's contribution to the annual insurance renewal cycle, MAT/business interruption assessments, audit and assurance reviews, and maintain a risk-and-recurring-activity calendar.
- Lead site readiness for internal and external CI audits, including evidence packs and corrective-action close-out.
Reporting, Governance and Strategic Integration
- Prepare monthly Haile CI reports and dashboards; lead monthly CI reviews with the Senior Management Team and represent Haile in quarterly Group CI reviews.
- Produce defensible variance commentary on every active initiative and manage CI budget tracking against the approved departmental budget.
- Provide the operational backbone for the Leading for Performance program pilot and Mining Operating System (MOS) rollout, integrating CI cadence with new operating rhythms and bottleneck management.
- Coach idea owners and Specialists in embedding change through behaviours, RARs, scorecards and variance reports so improvements sustain after project close-out.
People Leadership and Safety
- Provide leadership and coaching to Specialists and Analysts as the team grows, including objective setting, feedback, performance reviews and development planning.
- Build effective relationships across the Haile site and broader OceanaGold network (Macraes, Waihi, Didipio, Brisbane) to broaden CI reach.
- Perform all work safely, correctly use all PPE, obey all health and safety instructions, attend pre-shift safety meetings, complete Stop-Think and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) prior to undertaking tasks, and report all incidents, near-misses and workplace hazards.
- Implement CI initiatives following dedicated change management processes to ensure change risk is mitigated and outcomes are as expected.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in a numerically focused discipline (engineering, mathematics, finance, science or similar) at degree level (required)
- Formal training or qualifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, Risk Management or equivalent operational excellence methodology (preferred)
- Full and current driver license
Experience
- Eight or more years of mining or heavy-industry experience, including at least three years in a Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence role
- Demonstrated experience owning a CI portfolio end-to-end, including initiative valuation, governance, reporting and stakeholder management
- Track record of running recurring assurance and governance cycles (e.g. insurance, audit, risk) independently
- Experience coaching technical and operational personnel through structured problem solving and change management
Core Competencies
- Drive for value, initiative governance, valuation discipline and prioritization
- Engagement, stakeholder relationships and credibility with site leaders
- Structured problem solving, analysis reliability and data handling
- Structured communication (written, presentations and oral)
- Sustainability and embedding change through behaviours and systems
- People leadership and safety leadership
- OceanaGold values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, Teamwork
Other Criteria
- Satisfactory results from the prescribed medical examination and physical appraisal indicating fitness and ability to carry out prescribed tasks to required performance and safety standards
- Production of a satisfactory security clearance
- Eligibility to work at Haile (USA) without sponsorship, or willingness and ability to be sponsored under company policy
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
- Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- In-office snack shop
- Monthly paid training available and professional development
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
