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Education
Skills
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Languages
Hobbies and interests
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Edison Zavala Orellana

Edison Zavala Orellana

Copiapó

Summary

Professional with over 10 years of experience in the mining industry, showcasing exceptional management and leadership skills. I possess the expertise and capability to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance profitability. I am renowned for my leadership in bringing out the best in every employee, with a focus on fostering disciplined teams with high safety standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mine Operations Manager

Pucobre
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with teams to achieve production and operational objetives, with a strong emphasis on safety.
  • Analysed customer data to identify opportunities and improve relationships.
  • Adjusted and optimized operational processes through aTPM2 - Lean -5s - Kaizen Continuous improvement model, focusing on loss reduction and aiming for "zero defects" through the autonomy of committees and autonomous groups.
  • Trained employees on optimal processes and use of equipment to boosting department productivity.
  • Exceeded team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement customer service initiatives.
  • Analysed strategic, core and support processes to recommend improvements.
  • Implemented operational strategies to build customer loyalty and retention.
  • Planned extraction logistics to achieve maximum yield.
  • Determined required timeframes, extraction equipment, workforces and funds to meet extraction objectives.
  • Managed information and technological systems.

Supervisor Mining Production

Pucobre
04.2018 - 12.2019

  • Monitored compliance with workplace policies and safety objectives.
  • Trained staff in till management practices including reviewing and reconciling daily transactions.
  • Tracked employee productivity, performance and task completion to meet quality standards.
  • Performed keyholding responsibilities to guarantee timely opening and closing of store.
  • Met monthly objectives by providing personalised, friendly and knowledgeable customer assistance.
  • Aligned day-to-day activities with targets set by upper management.
  • Identified high-ranking performance to promote and reward employees.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of employees.

Engineer Mining Operations Programmer

Pucobre
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
  • Compiled information and produced graphs to assist with financial reporting and budgetary management.
  • Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
  • Monitored and reported on schedule developments for various engineering projects to illustrate progress and provide timeline.
  • Established robust scheduling structures, aiding cost-efficient delivery of projects to deadlines.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Mining

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2022

Inglés B1 - Languages

EF Honolulu Lenguage Center
2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Mining

Universidad de Atacama
2015

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Process Optimization and Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Analytical Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Español/Inglés
  • Performance Management
  • Inventory control
  • Kaizen
  • Health and Safety
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Multi-unit operations management
  • Process improvement strategies

Certification


  • Idioma Inglés, certificado en nivel B1, obtenido en EF Hawai'i. USA.
  • Diplomado en Gestion de la minería, obtenido en la Pontificie Universidad Católica de Chile.

Languages

English
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies and interests

  • I practice sports: soccer, tennis, and padel.


Additional Information

Founder and owner of EZ INNOVA, a company dedicated to technological solutions for the mining industry.

Timeline

Mine Operations Manager

Pucobre
01.2020 - Current

Supervisor Mining Production

Pucobre
04.2018 - 12.2019

Engineer Mining Operations Programmer

Pucobre
08.2017 - 03.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Mining

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Inglés B1 - Languages

EF Honolulu Lenguage Center

Diploma of Higher Education - Mining

Universidad de Atacama

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