Specialist Business Improvement – Tom Price Help shape the future of our new generation mine Front facing role with exposure to exciting streams of work Fly in, Fly out from Perth or Geraldton on a 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on; 3 days off roster – home every weekend! Where we're all welcome We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Operational Excellence team at our mine operation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is looking to recruit an experienced Specialist Business Improvement to drive innovation and site initiatives to deliver additional sustained value in accordance with company safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
The Operational Excellence team works across a diverse portfolio including Improvement Projects, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Capital, Risk and the Management Operating System.
You'll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You'll work on a 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 3 days off roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Principal Business Improvement you will be:
Facilitating and leading high value projects across site using recognised Business Improvement methodologies Coaching and influencing project owners to deliver results quickly and with maximum value Interpreting costs and production drivers to inform strategic thinking and the evaluation and prioritisation of initiatives Undertaking KPI analysis, improvements and project work designed to identify opportunities to add business value Assisting in the facilitation of our transformation program Creating a site culture of sustainable improvement. What You'll Bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, and alignment with our values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset Experience in problem solving, process improvement, project leadership, change management, stakeholder engagement or similar Highly effective leadership, organisational, time management and analytical skills Ability to work in a high-pace role, managing deliverables and stakeholders whilst maintaining autonomy and self-motivation A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering, or related discipline Certification in Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt) or, significant experience with Lean Methodology, showcasing a commitment to operational efficiency and excellence Experience leading Kaizen projects Familiarity with Agile methodologies Advanced Microsoft office skills Extensive experience using business improvement processes within the mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry Demonstrated workshop facilitation capability Project team leadership experience A current C class manual drivers' licence If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, you're thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave) Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water). To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
Who we are Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Where you will be working Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.
Applications close on the 21st of November 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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