Superintendent - Production

Superintendent Production

• Exciting Leadership Opportunity
• Monday to Friday roster (9-day fortnight)
• Life-friendly coastal location – Gladstone Queensland

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Superintendent Production to manage and lead the Production team. This is a hands-on leadership role integral to ensuring safe and efficient operations with a focus on continuous improvement at our Yarwun Site.

This is a great opportunity for a strong frontline leader who can work closely with the production team to achieve the production plan and uphold the integrity and performance of equipment. Equally as important you will be nurturing and developing a large team consisting of team leaders, advisors, specialists, and technicians in the digestion production team.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programs, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Manager of Production and working a Monday to Friday roster, you will be:

• Accountable for HSE performance and compliance within the digestion production team;
• Ensure the digestion process is 
• Providing Support and mentorship to the team.
• running to its optimal capability for production, product quality and raw material consumption;
• Develop, implement and maintain systems and procedures to maximise production capability and area drumbeat;
• Troubleshoot process deviations from target in a timely manner and implement solutions.
• Deliver production planning for forward and upcoming area work or shutdowns.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Frontline leadership experience of operational teams
• Technical knowledge of a plant operation
• Trade qualification or Engineering degree beneficial but not essential

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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 will be working

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC). Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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.