Team Lead, Logistics Operations

2 weeks ago

Chicago IL, United States Rio Tinto Full time

Team Lead, Logistics Operations & Business ImprovementJoin a global company offering outstanding personal development & career opportunitiesOutside industry experience? Add diversity to our teamPermanent Role Based in Chicago ILAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.Reporting to the U.S. Manager of Execution, you will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to logistics officers who are handling US Sea execution day-to-day activities. Specific responsibilities include:Lead a team in delivering day-to-day operational sea movement of products from Rio Tinto’s US assets to customers and warehouses and be the first point of escalation for executionDevelop, monitor and improve processes to ensure shipments are flowing in a timely mannerDevelop, monitor and improve processes to ensure vendors are paid on time and correctly per contractIdentify and actively seek methods to sustainably eliminate bottlenecksDevelop business improvement ideas, participate in implementation and ensure the value delivered is being capturedAssist with development of tools/systems to automate reporting and measurement and monitor RTL value add/cost performanceKeep track and reports on US Sea execution KPIsProvide guidance, assistance and operational support to other logistics officers as requiredManaging Logistics Execution US team when manager is away.What you’ll bring:Drive to deliver results and identify opportunities to improve the businessEffective leadership and coaching skillsAnalytical mindsetCuriosity to learn and improveAbility to effectively interact with and influence stakeholdersAdaptable to changeBachelor degree is a minimumERP knowledge is a plusExperience in:Leading, developing and engaging a team of diverse professionalsCollaborating and influencing cross-functional stakeholdersBusiness improvement for systems and processesWhat we offerHere is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:A safety-focused and inclusive working environmentA competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employeesCareer development & education assistance to further your ambitionsAccess to top tier family-friendly health and medical programsExcellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contributionGenerous 401k matching programA comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matterGenerous Rio Tinto employee share programWhere you’ll be workingBuilt around a dedicated hub in Singapore and regional offices in Chicago and Frankfurt, our commercial teams are an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and highly specialised part of our business.   Our team has a deliberately open and entrepreneurial culture where we reward the creation of value through innovation and risk taking. You get to work alongside inspiring and creative colleagues and learn and grow every single day. About Rio TintoRio 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.Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, 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 to be 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. #LI-HybridJob ID: RITM10840553Job Area: Supply Chain & ProcurementFunction: Operations-Procurement GeneralIndustry: Energy/Mining/Utilities

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