Supervisor Production

• Work in a challenging and rewarding role with scope for career progression
• Take the next steps in your leadership journey with a company that is committed to your growth and development
• Work for a global mining company

Where we’re all welcome
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.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Supervisor Production, to lead a large team of operators to achieve safety, production and quality targets which will drive maximum profitability for the entire operation.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on a 8/6/7/7 FIFO roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Superintendent Production, you will be:

• Confirming that all Rio Tinto Health and Safety standards and policies are followed
• Ensuring employee engagement through the application of consistent and fair leadership skills
• Demonstrating and upholding inclusive behaviours in line with Rio Tinto values
• Coordinating all mine production activities through efficient use of mobile production equipment
• Monitoring performance of the shift production targets and taking appropriate action to maintain the production requirements
• Ensuring that operators receive ongoing training in line with the Rio Tinto standards

What you’ll Bring

• Significant experience working in a large scale, open pit mining environment
• Successful track record in managing large teams in a production mining operation
• Unrestricted manual 'C' Class Driver's licence

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Restricted or Unrestricted Quarry Manager's Ticket
• Certificate IV or higher in Frontline Management
• Diploma in Metalliferous Mining
• Exposure to mine planning systems

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them.
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
Where you will be working
Located 95km north-west of Newman, Yandicoogina offers a range of fly in fly out rosters. As one of Australia's largest-producing iron ore mines; operating a fleet of autonomous trucks and drills, it generates more than 55 million tonnes of Hammersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines each year.
Yandicoogina is known for its culture of teamwork, can-do attitude and pioneering spirit, leading the way with innovation and technological advances in autonomous operations and robotics.
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 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.
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto undertakes expansive resource development programs that deliver the resources and reserves required to sustain our iron ore business. Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.
Applications close on 5th of October 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).