Group Manager - Operational Performance and Improvement
- Continuous improvement and initiative delivery
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- This will be a full-time permanent role that offers an attractive remuneration package
Group Manager – Operational Performance and Improvement
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104105
Why consider working with us at Glencore?
Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.
The Role
The Group Manager Operational Performance and Improvement will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the improvement function across the Glencore Metals Australia region, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring initiatives deliver sustainable value.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to direct the improvement process embedment across various assets and functions while partnering effectively with the COO and General Managers to define and implement successful improvement initiatives. The candidate will provide governance, reporting and continuous improvement of the GMA improvement process. This role will coordinate the annual life of Asset and tactical planning of budgets. The candidate should possess the skills to coach leaders and operational improvement teams in identifying alternative pathways to success, as well as a commitment to building improvement capability among site leaders and supporting their ongoing development. Excellent influencing skills are required to share knowledge and drive engagement across the broader Glencore business.
The candidate must be able to act as an independent challenger, encouraging leaders to stretch their thinking and maximise value in their strategies, plans, and initiatives. Additionally, proficiency in creating and leveraging local and global networks to facilitate productivity improvements, along with leadership experience in guiding a regional improvement team towards achieving strategic goals, is essential.
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree qualification in Business, Mining or related discipline;
- 10 + years experience in mining / manufacturing industry with demonstrated improvement leadership;
- Proven experience as a senior leader, managing and developing teams;
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key business and industry drivers;
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence across all levels, functions and disciplines;
- Skilled in constructive challenge, coaching, mentoring and leadership development;
- Strong strategic development and planning capabilities;
- Proven ability to deliver results within time, cost, and operational constraints.
The Opportunity
The size and scope of Glencore provides exceptional career potential globally. You will be surrounded by people who are enthusiastic about their work and enjoy what they do. You will be supported to achieve excellent results, encouraged to think, and act entrepreneurially, to explore new ideas and influence change.
Apply now at glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities/all-vacancies
Applications close Sunday, 30 November 2025