Manager, Strategic Operations

About Tronox
Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer.
Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.
Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide
Why Join Tronox?
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight, every second Friday off, hello 3-day weekends
Celebrate Your Wins: Be eligible for the Tronox bonus scheme because your hard work deserves recognition
Boost your Super: Enjoy 13% Superannuation
Long Service, sooner: Early access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata) Insurance Coverage: Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurance More Time for You: Top up your holidays with our annual leave purchase program Health & Wellness perks: Annual health initiatives and benefits
Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal development programs
Employee Discounts: Insurance and Hotel discounts
Inclusive Culture: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vehicle Flexibility: Access to novated leasing options At Tronox, we offer more than just a role—we provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.
We're excited to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Operations Strategic Manager (OSM) to join our Kwinana Pigment Plant operations, approx.
35-minute drive south of Perth.
As OSM, you'll be at the heart of shaping the future of our site, driving big-picture planning, mentoring high-performing teams, and leading initiatives that make a real impact.
Reporting to the Site Director, you'll lead cross-functional planning and drive strategic goals across operations, aligning production, quality, and excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Takes stewardship of the site Operational Excellence improvement plan including input in development through to implementation and assessment on gaps to the standards.
Is the site owner of the local quality strategy and the local interface to the Commercial team
Provides assistance to the Site Director and Managers for the site business planning process and distributes outputs into the regional process
Responsible for strategic site production planning, aligning production improvement activities with the production plan, specically, development of integrated production and maintenance plans, including the effective examination of: performance KPI's; strategic sales planning; Technology & Improvement team input and major maintenance strategies
Coordinates and manages the input of key data and information into the integrated annual and 5-year business plan for the site, ensures site leadership is aligned on priorities to achieve the plan and that progress is tracked regularly
Is the Operations interface for aligning departmental goals, processes and resource allocation with the organisational strategy
Manages and optimizes the site major events calendar ( shutdowns, audits, risk analysis, workshops, training, etc.) About YouTo succeed in this role, you'll bring: A degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, Project Management or similar relevant discipline
Demonstrated experience in a strategic operational role; business administration, management consulting or strategic planning
Proficiency in a variety of communication styles, particularly with respect to communicating technical concepts, business cases and providing business context to your team.
Understanding of business operations and procedures
Project management skills What Next?
Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for?
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Applications close on 21st of September 2025 Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date.
If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.