Mining Production Leader: Safe, Efficient Ops & Roster

Alcoa Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration and bonus plan

Family friendly rosters

Growth opportunities

Parental leave 18 weeks

Alcoa Flexi Day

My Alcoa Benefits

Salary packaging

Job summary

Alcoa Australia seeks a Production Manager for Huntly Mining Operations in WA. You will lead production planning, safety culture, and continuous improvement across mining activities, driving equipment utilisation and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will shape strategic direction, build relationships with regulators and unions, and develop the department's plan to deliver optimal production in a safe, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in bauxite/metalliferous mining operations.
• Experience driving production improvements and strategic objectives.
• Strong safety leadership and regulatory liaison capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set production objectives and oversee all mining activities from clearing to rehabilitation.
• Champion zero-injury safety culture and environmental compliance.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost/quality standards; implement changes.
• Develop Supervisory capability and manage industrial relations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver department business plan and select optimal new equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Mining operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering/processing/science

SSE certification

Surface mining diploma

Quarry manager certification

Job description

Alcoa Australia seeks a Production Manager for Huntly Mining Operations in WA. You will lead production planning, safety culture, and continuous improvement across mining activities, driving equipment utilisation and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will shape strategic direction, build relationships with regulators and unions, and develop the department's plan to deliver optimal production in a safe, high-performance environment.