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Manager Production


Company : South32


Location : Collie, Western Australia


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTUREAt South32, were meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, theres no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together were making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.Whatever career path you choose, well support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed.Sojoin us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.ABOUT WORSLEYAre you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia .Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the worlds leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERSAbility to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products.ABOUT THE ROLEThis role is a Permanent position on 9-day fortnight roster , DIDO from our Worsley Alumina Refinery , which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communitiesAs the Manager Production you will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational performance of mine materials, logistics and production at Worsley Alumina, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of raw materials from mine to refinery while embedding strong governance, cost control and continuous improvement across people, process and systems.You will oversee end-to-end materials handling, from bauxite to critical inputs like coal, water and caustic, while ensuring alignment with global safety, tailings and sustainability standards. This role also leads the operation of the Overland Belt Conveyor (OBC), ensuring reliable execution, asset longevity, and proactive risk management.Other key responsibilities include, but arent limited to:Leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver material risk and logistics strategiesManaging performance of key contractors and critical infrastructure assetsDriving strategic governance across water, tailings and waste operationsShaping long-term plans for operational reliability and cost optimisationABOUT YOUYou will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:Influencing senior stakeholders across technical, operational and commercial functionsBuilding and leading inclusive, high-performing teams in complex industrial environmentsTranslating long-term operational goals into clear, actionable execution plansLeading systems-level thinking across materials flow, risk and asset performanceQualifications for this position are:Bachelors degree in engineering, science or equivalentMinimum 8 years operational related experience within complex and challenging heavy industry environments or similar work environmentExperience managing a multifaceted workgroupCapability to engage with and influence multiple or larger groups of internal and external stakeholdersSouth32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.The job advert will close on Tuesday 27 May 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr