Superintendent – Business Improvement
Mount Isa QLD Metallurgical Operations
Ref No: 104379
Glencore’s North Queensland Operations are seeking an experienced Superintendent – Business Improvement to lead continuous improvement across our operational teams and embed a culture of accountability, discipline and value creation.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable performance improvement, delivering genuine cost savings, and ensuring continuous improvement principles are embedded as a core value across the business.
About Mount Isa
For more than 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city and the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers a strong sense of community and an excellent lifestyle, with access to dining, cinema and a wide range of outdoor pursuits including fishing, camping and exploring the outback.
At Mount Isa Mines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds — a rewarding career in a world-class operation and a fulfilling lifestyle with the convenience of being home every night.
About Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world’s largest mining complexes, operating two major mining and processing streams — copper and zinc-lead-silver — to deliver natural resources of enduring value to modern society.
We believe in our people and foster a culture of professionalism, ownership and innovation, underpinned by an uncompromising commitment to safety and wellbeing. Our competitive employee rewards program, attractive superannuation and strong focus on professional development set us apart.
Learn more at www.mountisamines.com.au
About The Role
Reporting to the Manager - Surface Operations, you will lead the analysis, prioritisation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. You will work closely with site leadership, operational teams and Group improvement functions to identify inefficiencies, improve systems and processes, and lift functional capability.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching and mentoring teams to deliver against performance targetsDriving the application of production and continuous improvement processes across the operationLeading end-to-end analysis of processes, data, organisation design and systems to identify improvement opportunitiesCoordinating analysis of production performance metrics and benchmarking operational performanceBuilding strong cross-functional integration and collaboration across site and Group improvement teamsDeveloping and managing a portfolio of operational improvement initiativesCoordinating and monitoring approved initiatives through to completionIdentifying functional capability gaps and implementing actions to enable functional excellenceSupporting operational leaders to embed continuous improvement as a core value within their teams
About you
You are a values-driven leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset and the ability to influence across complex operational environmentA degree in Mining, Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, or a related engineering discipline, or significant demonstrated industry experience leading continuous improvement and changeProven experience in continuous improvement, governance or operational excellenceStrong analytical, problem-solving and commercial acumenSolid knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks, systems and reporting toolsDemonstrated ability to standardise processes and drive complianceExcellent communication, engagement and influencing skills
Our values
At Glencore, our people live our values every day:
Safety – We never compromise on safetyIntegrity – We do what’s right, even when it’s hardResponsibility – We take ownership of our actionsOpenness – We communicate honestly and encourage dialogueSimplicity – We focus on what matters and avoid unnecessary complexityEntrepreneurialism – We embrace new ideas and continuously seek better ways of working
Applications close: 8.00am Monday 23 February 2026