Business Improvement Advisor (Fixed

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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• This fixed-term, full-time, role is based on site in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Business Improvement Advisor, to provide vital support, training, and coaching to embed business improvement initiatives and foster a Lean culture within our organization. You will actively participate in Lean Six Sigma breakthrough projects, contributing to the enhancement of a department or function at BC Works.

This is a fixed-term role, starting as soon as possible and ending on December 31, 2025. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organization's success while providing essential support during a temporary parental leave absence.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager, and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:

• Assisting in the development and deployment of business improvement method and tools, and Rio Tinto Safe Production System, in line with the business improvement strategy/plan.
• Participating and leading audits of improvement/LEAN adoption across the business unit.
• Interfacing with various departments on Information Centres, 5S boards, and other business improvement activities.
• Supporting compliance with standardised processes, systems and tools.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement projects and supporting/developing effective project scopes.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with leaders and employees.
• Providing technical support to project stakeholders.
• Delivering training for business improvement tools and methodologies using training standards and material.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience leading and implementing business improvement or operational excellence projects in an operational setting.
• Proven expertise in Lean methodologies, change management, strategy and planning, or project management.
• Ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including public speaking and facilitating workshops.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing circumstances, and provide leadership.
• Skilled in leading through influence to ensure successful, on-time delivery of initiatives.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive effective change.
• Practical experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools, such as Kaizens, Root Cause Analysis, and Practical Problem Solving.
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance, HR, or a related field. Individuals with at least a high school diploma with extensive relevant industrial experience may also be considered.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Lean Six Sigma certifications (completed or in progress)

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available.

Applications close on Sunday the 26th of January 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

What we offer

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

The base salary range for this role is $98,560 - $147,840 CAD in addition to other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

Come join our team and enjoy some great benefits:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Career development to further your ambitions
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support
• Exciting multicultural working environment

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.

To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

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