Specialist - Business Improvement
2 weeks ago
Specialist Business Improvement
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion. Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities Permanent, full-time position based in Gladstone, QLDAbout the role
Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Specialist Business Improvement to support the deployment and growth of the Safe Production System at Yarwun Operations to foster operations excellence and lead critical improvement initiatives for site.
This is a great opportunity to work within the Business Improvement team and play a key role in Yarwun’s journey to become Best Operator.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
Reporting to the Principal – Business Improvement , you will:
Support the deployment of Safe Production System (SPS) by: Coaching existing SPS best practices, especially our key daily and weekly lean performance meetings. Leading and supporting the launch of new best practices and improve existing best practices through a plan-do-check-act approach. Facilitating and coach problem solving at all levels of the organisation, through kaizen events and practical problem solving Support operational managers and superintendents in defining and delivering a simple, prioritised improvement plan, as part of our improvement life cycle Lead critical improvement initiatives, applying data analysis, facilitation and project management skills and lean tools to efficiently deliver step changes in business performanceWhat you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders on improvement work, fostering a supportive culture of collaboration and delivery Ability to work flexibly in an operational environment, adapting priorities and timelines to meet business needs Problem solving skills, with ability to navigate both the human and technical aspects of problem solving, and apply standardised work to sustain solutions Experience in an operations, maintenance or engineering role; in a mining, processing or manufacturing businessWhat we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your 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 A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program 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) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance.Where you’ll be working
Located in Central Queensland, approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004. Processing bauxite from our mines in Weipa and Gove, Yarwun produces more than three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually.
As one of the largest industries in the Gladstone region, Yarwun employs over 700 people and has a large contractor workforce.
With a focus on safely improving our process every day, the team at Yarwun challenge themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24 hour operation.
Yarwun is a proud member of the Gladstone community, and along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, support community investments that improve the liveability of the Gladstone region through the Here for Gladstone community fund.
Applications close on 3 December 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
About Rio Tinto
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.
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