Operations Plant Supervisor

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. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect et inclusion Rio Tinto s’engage à respecter l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération sans distinction de race, de couleur, de sexe, d’âge, de religion, d’origine ethnique, de handicap, ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la législation fédérale, nationale ou locale. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif où les gens se sentent en sécurité, respectés et valorisés. Nous voulons que notre personnel ait le sentiment que toutes les voix sont entendues et que la diversité des points de vue est non seulement bienvenue, mais aussi essentielle à notre réussite. Nous traitons tous les membres de notre personnel avec équité et dignité. Rio Tinto participe à E-Verify pour confirmer l’autorisation de travail. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site http://www.ucis.gov/ innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.