Manager - Mine Execution

Mine Execution Manager Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Excellent opportunity to develop your career Foster a collaborative team environment built on strong work ethics Based in Salt Lake City, Utah About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Mine Execution Manager based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is fundamental to our organization and leadership team, responsible for connecting people and processes both horizontally and vertically across the organization. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to lead a large operational team in the safe and stable delivery of our business goals. The successful candidate will proactively manage the balance of production and cost expectations, near-term and growth opportunities while ensuring that our values (safety, integrity, teamwork, respect, and excellence) are at the forefront. Reporting to the General Manager-Minerals, you will be: Leading a large scale, open pit mining operational team towards zero harm Drive an inclusive work culture that values engagement and diversity Support development of business skills and leadership behaviors with peers and direct reports Contributing to the development of and delivering operational plan objectives Manage an operational budget of +$350 million Partnering with business functions to deliver shared metrics Collaborating with global and regional mining and processing teams and other internal service providers to deliver on improvement needs of the business What you'll bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team years of operational and technical surface mining experience. +5 years direct mining operational leadership Demonstrated ability to develop and implement world-class safety and production management systems for development, construction and production operations. Demonstrated ability to implement and manage continuous improvement processes Commercial acumen commensurate with role requirements Effective and authoritative communication and coaching skills Effective time management and personal organizational skills Demonstrate an open-minded genuine curiosity towards understanding the needs of business and the impact of applied solutions Able to work alone and to take and apply feedback Proven stakeholder management experience What we offer We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits. Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares. Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns. Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals 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 Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903, and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production. Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit for more information. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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. Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit for more information.