Production Systems Support Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Production SystemsSupport to join the Technical Team in Casting & Logistics at NZAS. The role is accountable for supporting the various production systems used within Casting & Logistics and also engaging with operations and support teams to facilitate, and where required lead, business improvement activities and projects to assist Casting & Logistics to achieve strategic plan objectives. Support the systems in Casting & Logistics including Syncrun, Visual Casting System (VCS), ISO 9001 and Quality Management System, AMPLA, PIMS and operational training. Support the development, implementation, standardisation, and support of continuous improvement in Casting & Logistics. Achieve business excellence and benchmark levels of performance across all key result areas through the identification and management of a portfolio of strategic improvement projects and initiatives. Given the complexity and the importance of this role to the overall business outcomes of Casting & Logistics, the successful candidate will require the ability to effectively lead the standardization of production systems that enable operational stability and business improvement in Casting & Logistics. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills. Reporting to the Technical Superintendent, Casting you will: Support the business improvement and technical development initiatives within the department, including championing the use of AMPLA, PIMS and other business systems; Support business processes to identify opportunities for value creation; Develop, track, and manage a business improvement project portfolio required to deliver plan, including extensive use of AMPLA; Support systems including Syncrun, Visual Casting Systems (VCS), Metpro and Paperless Casthouse; Standardise desired organisational behaviours and results through the application of effective training and competency assessment systems, including job instruction, LMS and CBP reviews; Co-ordinate activities and reporting associated with internal and external benchmarking and audit, including health checks, reporting KPIs, and metrics; Maintain the Quality System such that it accurately reflects the present state, incorporating change management. About you To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: A proven record of delivering outstanding safety performance; High level problem solving skills in both technical and social process; High level of analytical skills; Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence, build credibility and trust across all levels of the organisation; Ability to actively manage a portfolio of improvement projects to support a strategic direction; Basic working knowledge of relevant production processes and systems or similar. What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical assistance scheme Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai. Competitive superannuation programme Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions 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 and meet opportunities. Where you'll be working New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) converts alumina into aluminium using renewable hydroelectricity, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints for an aluminium smelter in the world. The smelter is located on Tiwai Peninsula in Southland and the majority of the plant's alumina is supplied from our Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited refineries. Around 90% of the aluminium produced at NZAS is exported. NZAS is a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto (79.36%) and Japan's Sumitomo Chemical Company (20.64%). Every Voice Matters 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.
