Operations Plant Supervisor

• Lead a frontline processing team in a safety-focused and inclusive environment

• Build operational leadership capability through coaching, continuous improvement and hands-on experience

• Based at Refinery on a 4 on 4 off dayshift roster

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values, care, courage and curiosity, guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an Operations Plant Supervisor to lead the safe and reliable delivery of production activities across an assigned shift, processing area or operational segment. You will coordinate people, equipment and daily priorities while supporting team capability, operational discipline and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for a practical and people-focused leader who enjoys working close to operations, solving day-to-day challenges and helping a team perform at its best.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with significant responsibility. You will help motivate and develop your team while keeping safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision. Through leadership development, coaching and hands-on experience, you will have opportunities to grow while making a meaningful contribution to the operation.

Reporting to the Manager – Refinery Operations and working within the Operations Team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and support operating employees to complete work safely, efficiently and in line with production requirements.

• Coordinate daily production activities, priorities and equipment deployment for the assigned shift or operational area.

• Monitor work practices and reinforce compliance with safety standards, procedures and operational controls.

• Set clear expectations, allocate work and coordinate activities with other supervisors, maintenance teams and support functions.

• Coach, develop and provide timely feedback to team members, helping build capability, accountability and an inclusive team culture.

• Resolve day-to-day operational issues using established procedures, sound judgement and appropriate escalation when needed.

• Facilitate Lean and Rio Tinto management system activities that support continuous improvement, reliability and performance.

• Communicate shift priorities, production performance, operational risks and handover information clearly and accurately.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

• Relevant supervisory or frontline leadership experience in a mining, processing, manufacturing or other industrial environment.

• Practical knowledge of ore handling or materials processing operations, including safe interaction with mobile equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members while building trust, accountability and collaboration.

• Effective communication, planning, organization and problem-solving skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications.

• A valid driver’s license. A relevant tertiary qualification, trade certificate or technical diploma is considered an asset.

This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus

• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits

• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave

• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your new family

• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges

Where you’ll be working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this job closing date.

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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