Principal Execution

Principal Execution (Integrated Operations)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Based in the Operations Centre, Western Australia we offer flexibility and an agile workplace

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Principal Execution to join the Integrated Operations team, based at the Operations Centre. This role opportunity provides the ability to manage the execution of the Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) 24/7 supply chain utilising your high-level problem solving within fast paced, complex and dynamic situations. 

You will be leading a large team that is accountable for managing supply chain deviations across the business. The Integrated Operations team is undergoing a large-scale transformation and digitisation of current supply chain management tools. As an experienced, change leader you will have the opportunity to work with a leading consulting firm to deliver new systems and tools that enable and support optimised supply chain decisions.

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 Manager Supply Forecasting & Scheduling and working in a collaborative, inclusive and diverse environment, your accountabilities will include:

• Inform and guide Business Resilience Team on system tactics, risk and opportunities
• Provide impact assessments, business continuity to planning and performance to planopportunities to stakeholders and team for execution
• Integrate expansion and upgrade projects into the current supply chain
• Provide leadership, advice and production system overviews to project teams / externalconsultants as required and contribute to improvement initiatives
• Stakeholder engagement and value based decisions for peers across the RTIO Supply Chain (Mine, Rail, Port), including support functions. This may include guiding through recovery from production down times and analysing and managing priorities for the groups.
• Maintain an 8-week horizon outlook in order to understand the impacts of execution decisions
• Co-ordinate deviations from schedule with a system wide perspective and manage optimisation of the supply chain performance in the next 36 hours (ongoing)

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will be a people centric leader, with an ability to build trusted, strategic partnerships and harness influential leadership.

Your communication skills are integral to this role, your strong problem-solving background will be considered as you navigate through the ever changing environment of the Iron Ore Supply Chain.

We strongly encourage innovative individuals, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of influencing how we work, our tools and systems, your experience with change management will be highly valued as you lead through transformational change.

In addition, you will bring:

• An understanding of the Iron Ore value chain to enact real time decisions that support volume and quality throughput. You may be a technical expert in Mine, Rail, Port, Commercial or bring transferrable supply chain knowledge.
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience 
• High level Communication & Collaboration to influence a significant number of stakeholders 
• Commercial Acumen
• Data Analysis 
• Digital Platform and/or Digital Project Management experience

We welcome applications from candidates who bring a transferrable skill set to this role.

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team is a must for each role at Rio Tinto.

What we offerBe 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

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be workingThis role is based at the Operations Centre, Western Australia, near the Perth Airport. Working Monday – Friday. We support and encourage flexible working arrangements.

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.

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