Business Improvement Advisor

Rio TintoKitimat, BC
CA$103,200 - CA$154,800Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Lean Six Sigma certifications (completed or in progress)

Responsibilities

  • Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto's health, environment, safety and community standards and promoting our "injury-free" culture
  • Partnering with leaders to identify opportunities, scope and lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives
  • Facilitating workshops to drive effective execution aligned with the business improvement strategy
  • Embedding Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and Rio Tinto's Safe Production System to optimize performance
  • Coaching leaders and building continuous improvement capability across the organization
  • Delivering training for business improvement tools and methodologies using training standards and material
  • Leading change, removing execution barriers, and ensuring sustainable outcomes
  • Participating and leading audits, supporting compliance with standardized processes, systems and tools

Benefits

  • Relocation package is provided if applicable.
  • competitive, performance-focused remuneration
  • wide range of benefits to reward your contribution
  • allowances
  • bonus
  • equity
  • health or retirement benefits
  • any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Domestic relocation program
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