Ed Darling
About Ed Darling
Ed Darling serves as the HWO Lead for Metallurgy & Port at Glencore, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in project and change leadership across various industries, including significant roles at BHP and Procter & Gamble.
Work at Glencore
Ed Darling has been serving as the HWO Lead - Metallurgy & Port at Glencore since 2021. He is based at the McArthur River Mine, where he leads the deployment of the How We Operate (HWO) Framework. His role involves overseeing metallurgical processes and port operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to operational standards.
Experience at BHP
Prior to his current position at Glencore, Ed Darling worked at BHP as a Deployment Coach for the BHP Operating System from 2019. His tenure at BHP lasted for five years and was focused on enhancing operational efficiency and coaching teams in Australia.
Previous Roles and Experience
Ed Darling has held various roles throughout his career, including Continuous Improvement Leader at William Grant & Sons from 2009 to 2011 and Manufacturing and Engineering Manager at Bost Group from 2014 to 2018. He also served as an Electrical Project Leader at Procter & Gamble for 12 years, and as a Lean Advisor at Scottish Enterprise from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Ed Darling studied Electrical/Electronic Engineering at Manchester College of Arts and Technology from 1990 to 1994. He possesses over 20 years of experience in project and change leadership, focusing on process improvement and team management across various sectors, including design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
Skills and Professional Development
Ed Darling has developed strong interpersonal skills through collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. He focuses on results and achievements, actively seeking development opportunities to enhance his personal skills. He has a proven track record of meeting and exceeding challenging deadlines and targets while maintaining high-quality work under pressure.