Manager Operational Excellence

Manager Operational Excellence – Ports, Cape Lambert

• Opportunity to play a fundamental role in leading our Operational Excellence function, building the foundations of the future state
• Help us meet our aspirational goal of being The Best Operator
• Living Residentially in Wickham with relocation assistance and housing allowance available
• Lifestyle-friendly 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster

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 who we are.

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

We are looking for a Manager Operational Excellence dedicated to the Cape Lambert Port to provide end to end oversight of the Business Improvement and Risk functions, including supporting the ongoing deployment and sustainability of the Rio Tinto Safe Production Systems (RTSPS).

Enabling Operational Excellence is imperative to becoming the best operator and our OE teams are critical to realising our strategic objectives and priorities. Our OE teams are at the heart of the Rio Tinto Safe Production System at our operations by building, maturing, and sustaining the system over time.

This is a great opportunity for those who put people at the centre, have a change mindset and a genuine interest in our fundamental principle of being the best operator. You will have the opportunity to lead the Operational Excellence team in alignment with the annual plan to deliver business priorities. You’ll be responsible for site-wide tactical and strategic initiatives, including embedding replication of best practices to enable the future of the RTSPS sustainability.

Reporting to the General Manager Ports, Cape Lambert and working in a collaborative community, you will:

• Actively foster and communicate a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance, encouraging prioritisation of safety in all activities and operations
• Lead the Operational Excellence function, including Business Improvement and Risk
• Oversee the design of end-to-end business improvement projects, providing thought leadership on maximising benefits and minimising implementation risks
• Oversee the future deployment and embedment of the RTSPS, taking accountability for outcomes
• Manage and coordinate annual and strategic planning for the site
• Manage change through the implementation of new processes and improvement activities
• Provide coaching and support to operational leaders on Operational Excellence best practice
• Build business improvement capability in the business to ensure sustained results and continuous improvement
• Apply discipline, governance and quality assurance across capital planning
• Ensure governance of Contractor Management engagement and best practice
• Leadership of site business support function
• Partner with Facilities and Communities to manage key town and accommodation processes
• Identify, document, manage and communicate compliance risks within the Operational Excellence team
• Develop strong interfaces and relationships with external partners and stakeholders

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.

What you’ll bring

• Your appetite for an operational focus and demonstrated exposure to Operations
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Commitment to Rio Tinto value drivers of Care, Courage, and Curiosity
• Leadership experience, including leading change
• Strong problem solving and business process optimisation skills
• Solid influencing skills and ability to develop and build credibility among peers
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Current C Class manual driver’s license

Although not essential, it would be advantageous if you had:

• Commercial experience in the Business Improvement Six Sigma space
• Lean qualifications or experience

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.

Where you’ll be working

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Residing in the Wickham you will have the opportunity to embrace everything our beautiful WA coastline has to offer including the welcoming family-friendly environment.

What 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
• 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)
• 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. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

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 and meet opportunities.

Applications close on Tuesday, 12th March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).