Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Rio Tinto scores A on the Alion truth index.
Production Supervisor
- Excellent Opportunity to develop your career
- Opportunity to work for a global mining company with the latest technology and innovations.
- A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance.
- For California based roles the expected annual salary is $ $92,240 - $126,830
About the Role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a high performing team while fostering a strong safety culture and building capabilities.
This role is a great opportunity to learn and develop your career within a global mining company.
Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.
With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity - it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.
Working and reporting to the Superintendent and working in a collaborative community you will be:
- Monitoring working practices and adherence to safety procedures to ensure safety of employees. Complying with Rio Tinto and Statutory Safety requirements.
- Responsible for directing production employees and operations in accordance with the production plan and business needs to achieve quality and quantities of finished goods necessary to meet customer demands.
- Providing leadership through team building, planning, and setting key deliverables.
- Interfacing with planners and fellow Supervisors to assist in continual improvement.
- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and soliciting input from team members.
- Supervising activities on night shift and weekends.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, but more advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in refinery operations/maintenance or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience supervising a team.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Experience in a unionized environment.
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge of MS Office, Excel & SAP
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of refinery equipment, subsystems, lubrication properties and equipment troubleshooting.
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
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
- 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)
- 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.
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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 situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.