Senior Quality Analyst

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.
We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.
Description This position will report to the Site Divisional Managers, and have dotted line relationship to Site Superintendents and Quality Leaders. The Sr Quality Analyst is a full-time change agent who manages process improvement efforts using Quest for Zero and Six Sigma methodology in their area of assignment. They will utilize Six Sigma tools, project management and facilitation, as well as being responsible for training others in Six Sigma tools to expedite our Quest for Zero at Work effort. They will help identify, prioritize, and manage projects to meet strategic goals, provide management with project status updates and feedback on key process objectives, and act as a lead in the identification and deployment of best practices within and across the business units.
Assist divisional managers in the identification, prioritization, planning development, coordination, support, and execution of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement plans for effective and sustainable cost savings. Able to research and analyze diversified data to draw valid conclusions. Skilled in managing large/complex engineering projects. Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement. Be a thought leader and a change agent, leading projects that will enable their division to continually improve processes by identifying, sharing, implementing the best practices within and across sites. Act as team leaders of various projects and participate on teams implementing LEAN and Six Sigma improvement processes. Analyze data using Six Sigma tools and prepare recommendations and reports to drive high-impact process improvement efforts. Utilize Project Management Methodology to manage and execute projects. Assist in Institutionalizing Quest for Zero at Work by establishing and managing process metrics and data analysis. Develop approaches for measuring performance against customer requirements. Train staff in their direct area of influence in quest for zero tools to institutionalize . Effectively utilize and manage internal & external resources that are not in your direct control in order to drive process improvements. Position requires approximately 20% travel. Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience equivalent to a BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science or Business from an accredited college or university, AND Two-plus (2+) years of experience as a Process Improvement Specialist or Green Belt in mining or manufacturing in a Six Sigma driven environment, AND Two-plus (2+) years of experience in leading projects as a Project Engineer/Manager Knowledge of and proficient in the use of Six Sigma/statistical software such as Minitab Knowledge of and proficient in the use of professional PC software such as MS Excel, Project and Visio Willingness to learn and excellent leadership, communication, presentation, training, team facilitation, and interpersonal capability, combined with an ability to work cross functionally Able to effectively utilize and manage internal and external resources that are not in your direct control in order drive process improvements Ability to work with minimum supervision, and a team-player with sound negotiation skills Must have problem solving skills Strong quantitative and analytical skills Proven understanding of business processes Ability to research and analyze diverse data to draw valid conclusions Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to work with general office equipment such as a personal computer, MS Office Suite software, facsimile machines and photocopier Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards Preferred Green Belt certification Demonstrated ability to drive and improve results in a support role. Helping key areas in Morenci mine create, improve, and restore processes directly related to safety results. Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret data and form a story highlighting opportunity around our management system. Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with varying audiences, from front line employee to VP. Capability to communicate and simplify Freeport QMS system for safety, operations, and other key stakeholders Criteria/Conditions Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see. Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday. Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws.
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Compensation: The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $79,000-$109,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate Safety / Work Conditions: Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:
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