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Business Improvement Special

  • 5/2/4/3 FIFO from Perth

  • 6 month position with potential to extend

  • Supportive team culture with a focus on inclusion, safety, and work life balance

About our Client

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance

About the Role:

WorkPac are seeking an experienced Business Improvement Specialist to join the team with Rio Tinto based at Cape Lambert. The successful candidate will work a 5/2, 4/3 roster FIFO from Perth working 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Supporting the deployment of the Rio Tinto Safe Production System (RTSPS), which puts people at the centre, to identify best practice and drive a cultural change across the business on our journey to becoming the best operator

  • Perform rapid productivity assessments to identify value and business improvement pathways

  • Facilitating the execution of our transformation programme focused on safety, cost and productivity through the use of LEAN tools (including Kaizen, practical problem solving, quick change over, 5S)

  • Working as a trusted advisor to influence and coach project teams to deliver sustainable results quickly and maximise value

  • Interpreting costs and production drivers to inform strategic thinking and the prioritisation of initiatives

  • Identifying and implementing automated reporting and solutions for the workforce

  • Undertaking KPI analysis, improvements and project work designed to add business value

  • Managing the framework for our Management of Change and Productivity systems

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven ability to communicate new ideas, influence stakeholders and manage conflict

  • Iron Ore Mine, Port or Rail operations experience

  • Front line management or other relevant leadership development qualifications

  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experiences in teaching, training or coaching

  • A business related degree or technical degree

  • Current C Class drivers license (manual)

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australias leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, light industrial and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the countrys leading companies to deliver rewarding permanent, contract, temporary and traineeship recruitment opportunities.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant Sara Mason on 08 9201 6243 quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20232800

Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site-specific Health and Safety requirements.

At WorkPac, we recognise 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.

Job title: Business Improvement Special
Contract type: Casual
Location: Perth
Industry: Project Management Construction and Architecture
Job expiry: 2023-02-02
Reference: 7469J20232800

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