Manager Improvement Projects | WAIO | Perth | Mon-Fri
BHP
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Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) is an integrated system of four processing hubs and five mines, connected by more than 1,000 kilometres of rail infrastructure and port facilities in the Pilbara region of northern Western Australia.
Our iron ore business includes integrated iron ore mines, rail and port operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia: South Flank, Jimblebar, Newman Operations, Port Hedland Ports, Yandi, Mining Area C.
About the Role
The Asset Performance & Improvement team within COO line, works in partnership with Assets across BHP to identify and deliver high impact operational improvement opportunities.
We are seeking experienced improvement professionals for the role of Manager Improvement Projects to report to the Head of Performance & Improvement - WAIO. The role supports our Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) asset.
The Manager Improvement Projects will:
- Lead and support delivery of high value improvement initiatives across Iron Ore
- Support the development and delivery of improvement pipelines across Iron Ore to ensure targets are met
- Facilitate replication of improvement practices and initiatives across sites Provides leadership to a team or teams focussed on identifying, scoping and delivering ongoing business improvement opportunities. Translates strategy into operational plans for the department.
About You
As a successful candidate you will possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering high-impact, large scale improvement projects (+$50M EBITDA) in a mining or asset intensive context.
- Experienced at forming and leading multidisciplinary teams with the goal of achieving measurable and sustained value for our Assets.
- A strategic and analytical thinker, you will demonstrate strong business acumen and be able to get to the root cause of problems.
- Ability to establish credibility through your strong technical ability, leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Familiar working in complex matrix work environments and be able to navigate stakeholders in a global and dynamic organisation through your influencing, coaching and mentoring skills.
- An ability to constructively question ideas and build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be essential.
- You will bring a deep understanding of key business and mining industry performance drivers and will have demonstrated experience working within an innovative, best practice continuous improvement function.
- Previous consulting, mining or heavy industry experience is favourable.
We value diversity in thinking and your career to date will testify to your ability get the best from a diverse and inclusive team culture. Energetic and results-orientated, you work well under pressure and are comfortable with ambiguity.
Location
You will be based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square’. You will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.
You will be working on Monday-Friday roster, while flexible work arrangement is also offered. Some site travel may be required as deem necessary.
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Reference Number – 60680
- This opportunity is currently only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
- You may be requested to complete a video assessment as part of the initial recruitment process. Video assessment is only applied to external applicant.
- Application closes on Tuesday, 1st November 2022. While Virtual Assessment closes on Thursday, 3rd November 2022 (not applicable for BHP Internal applicants). Please note late applications will not be accepted.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.