Superintendent Production

BCI Minerals•Perth, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent Production will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the operational framework that will drive safe, reliable and efficient production. This role involves overseeing Brine Supply, Crystalliser, Wash Plant and Laboratory operations, monitoring plant performance and process control systems to deliver operational excellence. The position requires developing methodologies, establishing robust operating procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving initiatives to optimize efficiency, minimize waste, and maximize plant performance. The Superintendent will work closely with a vast range of stakeholders to ensure the operation is well planned, connected, and positioned to minimize downtime and meet production objectives. A key aspect of this role is coaching and developing Supervisors and the wider Production team, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance. Safety is paramount, with a strong focus on ensuring people are competent, supported, and empowered to work safely. This is an opportunity to shape a new operation and build a high-performing team where leadership, technical expertise, and ideas will have a genuine impact.

Requirements

7+ years of leadership experience in production.
Experience working in Salt and/or SOP start-up operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop and empower a team of Supervisors, Process Engineers and Civil Supervisors.
Certificate IV in Leadership & Management or similar.
At least 7 years' experience in mining production (in a leadership capacity) within the mining production or salt mining industry.
Experience in mobile and fixed plant operations, preferably in the mining industry, with relevant mobile equipment qualifications.
Proven track record in achieving production targets and improving plant efficiency.
Experience in leading a team with a strong understanding of people management and the employee life cycle.
Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Statutory Supervisor Certification (Worksafe/DEMIRS) and understanding of WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022.
Commercial and contractual management understanding.
Experience in reviewing and managing departmental budgets.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint).
A national police clearance that is not older than 6 months.
Must hold a WA White Card.
Current unrestricted working rights for Australia.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the mining industry for mobile and fixed plant operations.

Responsibilities

Establishing production operations requirements and inputting these requirements as production plans.
Overseeing the daily operations.
Ensuring efficient production.
Adhering to safety regulations.
Effective utilisation of resources.
Establishing and leading the operational framework that will drive safe, reliable and efficient production.
Overseeing the Brine Supply, Crystalliser, Wash Plant and Laboratory operations.
Monitoring plant performance and process control systems.
Developing methodologies, establishing robust operating procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives that optimise efficiency, minimise waste and maximise plant performance.
Working closely with a vast range of stakeholders to ensure the operation is well planned, connected and positioned to minimise downtime and deliver against its production objectives.
Coaching and developing Supervisors and the wider Production team.
Setting clear expectations and fostering a culture where accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance are the standard.
Ensuring our people are competent, supported and empowered to work safely.

Benefits

Permanent Fulltime FIFO position on an 8/6 Roster.
Working from our new Mardie Village offering all the modern conveniences.
Attractive salary packages including site allowances, annual and project incentives for all roles.
Novated leasing.
An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
Wellness and Lifestyle benefits, including a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days.
Community Service leave.
Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities).
Generous Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary carers.
Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection.