Business Improvement Specialist

Business Improvement Specialist

• Supporting business improvement projects in Mining, Fixed Plant and MEM
• Role is integral to Rio’s largest cultural transformation – Safe Production Systems
• FIFO role on 5/2, 4/3 or an 8/6 roster from Perth
• Option to FIFO on 8/6 from Busselton, Albany and Geraldton

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

As a Business Improvement Specialist you will report to the Business Improvement Principal and work collaboratively to support continuous improvement within the Greater Nammuldi operation. You will do this through analysis of business improvement and process improvement opportunities. Using problem-solving techniques, design and develop solutions for business improvement.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor Business Improvement you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Work closely with operational and maintenance stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of current operational opportunities for improvement
• Using problem solving techniques including Lean Six Sigma to improve operational performance
• Support the delivery of Rio’s largest cultural transformation – Safe Production Systems
• Assist in the development Operational Business Plan & Improvement Project Pipeline
• Improvement Project Management & Delivery
• Data Analysis, Practical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement and effective change management
• Effectively present findings and updates to Management in a clear and concise manner

About You

• Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to work cohesively with and influence others
• Applied change expertise with proven stakeholder engagement
• Project Management & Change Management experience is desired
• Demonstrated understanding of Change Management methods
• Prior experience in delivering business improvement projects
• Proven ability to train, coach, influence and facilitate teams
• Demonstrated experience with using Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving techniques
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in analysing complex business processes.
• Site based experience working within both Operations and Maintenance
• Strong background in either Mining, Fixed Plant and MEM

What we offer

• 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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network 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.

Applications close on 19th February 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Every Voice Matters

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 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.