Mike Jankowski

Manager of Technology Development @Hudbay Minerals Inc.

CA

My role has 3 main focus areas; 1. Business Performance:> Improved safety & production by facilitating business analysis, creation and execution of a business process improvement roadmap leveraging LEAN, Six Sigma, Performance and Change Management methodologies > Over a 2 year period, production improved from 3,260 to 4,750 TPD, due in part to this work. Enable Better Outcomes Through Digitization and Leveraging Data:> Implemented a Short Interval Control mine management process by creating a Mine Coordinator role to leverage a near-real time technology to recognize issues sooner, enable response with better information and collect CI data to steer our process improvement direction > Implemented systems to increase efficiency and management oversight.(Operational data system OSISoft PI & Business Intelligence system PowerBI > Facilitated design and implementation of a Layered Review process to ensure each level of the organization is focused at the right level of our KPI tree and that there is a process for the right people to review and act > Small wins: Water supply & consumption was a source of waste for mine management. Led the creation of a page showing the system & alerting when demand outpaces supply, reducing the probability an Ore Handling system shut down 3. Lead the Discovery and Adoption of New Technologies:> Discover, acquire and design of new technologies that either increase safety, performance and/or efficiency > First mine in Canada: Led the discovery, design & implementation of Mobilaris Situational Awareness and infrastructure to enable mine visibility in near real-time > Designed and implemented tablet based systems to improve safety and efficiency of our mine vehicle and equipment fleet underground My position is a combination of Business and IT/OT. Being responsible for a process improvement roadmap is a wonderful way to inform regarding business use of technology. Stability first, then capability and only then capital spend.

Mohawk College

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