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
Copiapó, Chile, Atacama, Chile
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
Copiapó, Chile, Atacama, Chile
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
Copiapó, Chile, Atacama, Chile
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