Planning & Control Leader

• Be the Bridge Connect strategy with execution by leading projects that safeguard uptime and deliver measurable results.

• Lead with Impact Inspire mentor and drive a high-performing team in one of the most important mining regions.

• Shape the Future Play a key role in turning service delivery into long-term growth for FLS and our customers.

About FLS:

FLS is a global leader in sustainable technologies equipment and services for the mining industry. Our mission is to enable our customers to improve productivity lower costs and reduce environmental impact. With more than 10000 employees worldwide we are driven by innovation digitalization and the delivery of lasting value for our customers.

Department: South America Sales & Services / Professional Services / Technical Expert Services:

The Professional Services division is at the core of our customer promise. Through Technical Expert Services and turnkey solutions we deliver value-added services that safeguard uptime optimize costs and improve operational performance. Our teams integrate global expertise with local execution to ensure FLS continues to be the partner of choice for mining customers in the Andean region.

Role Summary:

The Planning & Control Leader based in Arequipa Peru will play a dual role: leading the planning scheduling and control of turnkey service projects while also acting as a hands-on technical and operational leader in the field. This position is accountable for aligning resources budgets and timelines with customer and business objectives ensuring safety service excellence and commercial impact. The role combines operational discipline customer focus and leadership making it a critical driver of growth and performance in the region.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Lead and coordinate the planning scheduling and execution of turnkey service projects.

• Ensure excellence in safety (TRIF) utilization and profitability KPIs.

• Align local execution with global and regional strategies to guarantee customer satisfaction.

• Manage resources priorities and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Commercial Contribution & Sales Support

• Deliver turnkey services that directly increase operating income (OI) and regional revenue.

• Generate and track new service leads in CRM and support commercial pipeline growth.

• Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Site Managers to identify upselling opportunities.

• Promote FLSmidth solutions during service delivery to build long-term commercial relationships.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and inspire a high-performing team of Field Service Engineers (FSEs) and support staff.

• Drive a culture of collaboration accountability and safety.

• Promote cross-training specialization and professional development to elevate capabilities.

Operational Decision-Making & Field Support

• Make real-time tactical decisions on-site ensuring safety efficiency and customer value.

• Provide technical analysis and feedback to improve product reliability and service processes.

• Act as a visible leader bringing presence energy and urgency to operational teams.

Reporting & KPI Monitoring

• Own and present key metrics:

  • TRIF (safety)

  • Operating Income (OI) and Revenue

  • Number of leads in CRM

  • Monthly visit frequency

  • Utilization & Absorption

  • Cost Area

  • Headcount

  • Provide management and customers with progress dashboards and recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical industrial or Civil Engineering.

• Minimum 8 years experience in mining turnkey services field services or industrial operations.

• Proven track record in project planning scheduling and control.

• Strong operational and commercial mindset with demonstrated revenue and OI impact.

• Excellent planning resource allocation and project management skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems CRM tools and planning software (Primavera/MS Project).

• Intermediate English (spoken & written) required.

• Willingness to travel across the region.

Behavioural Skills

• Inspirational leader with a mentoring and collaborative approach.

• Hands-on decision-maker with tactical and strategic thinking.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Agile adaptable and resilient under pressure.

• High integrity and alignment with FLSs values of safety innovation and sustainability.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact team delivering world-class turnkey solutions.

• A role that directly links technical service execution with commercial growth.

• Competitive compensation benefits and development opportunities.

• A global purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability safety and innovation.

• A diverse inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Join FLSmidth and help shape the future of customer excellence in mining!

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.

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