Business Improvement Specialist
- REFERENCE:HR0269190
- CONTRACT:Full-time
- PRIMARY LOCATION:Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
- DATE POSTED:24 Apr 2014
- Highly strategic role that works with site upper management
- Excellent opportunity for leadership development
- Fly in fly out from Perth, Busselton, Derby, Broome or Fitzroy Crossing with 9 days on and 5 days off roster
Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth’s natural resources.
Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. So our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Business Improvement Specialist to identify and execute business improvement projects, coach green belts and consult strategically on the mine planning process.
Located 95km north-west of Newman, Yandicoogina offers a range of fly in fly out rosters. As Australia's largest producing iron ore mine, it generates more than 50 million tonnes of Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines each year.
What the role entails
This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly ambitious individual with the ability to engage leaders and take ownership of projects. Working on a fly in fly out roster (9 days on and 5 days off) and reporting to Superintendent Business Improvement and Training, you will be:
Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. So our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Business Improvement Specialist to identify and execute business improvement projects, coach green belts and consult strategically on the mine planning process.
Located 95km north-west of Newman, Yandicoogina offers a range of fly in fly out rosters. As Australia's largest producing iron ore mine, it generates more than 50 million tonnes of Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines each year.
What the role entails
This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly ambitious individual with the ability to engage leaders and take ownership of projects. Working on a fly in fly out roster (9 days on and 5 days off) and reporting to Superintendent Business Improvement and Training, you will be:
- Coaching project sponsors including superintendents and managers to provide adequate support to Green Belts
- Identifying and executing high value projects within a Lean or Six Sigma framework
- Getting involved with site strategy or planning process
- Attending information centres, internal team meetings and planning sessions
- Coaching Green Belts
- Getting involved in Six Sigma projects as well as in specialist projects as required
What you will need for this role
To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have:
To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have:
- A manual “C” class driver’s licence
- A Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience in Lean or as a Six Sigma Black Belt
A degree in Business or a similar discipline will be highly regarded. Experience in alternate project management methodology like Prince2 will be desirable.
Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.
So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now.
So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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