Billie Rutherford
About Billie Rutherford
Billie Rutherford serves as the Superintendent of Operational Technology at Glencore, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in continuous improvement and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, he specializes in implementing business improvement projects and leading diverse teams in the mining sector.
Work at Glencore
Billie Rutherford has been serving as Superintendent Operational Technology at Glencore since 2020. In this role, Rutherford is responsible for overseeing operational technology initiatives within the North Queensland Metals division. Prior to this position, Rutherford worked as Continuous Improvement Superintendent at Glencore from 2015 to 2020, focusing on enhancing processes in Zinc Mining Queensland.
Previous Experience at Peabody Energy
Before joining Glencore, Billie Rutherford worked at Peabody Energy as a Continuous Improvement Specialist from 2011 to 2015. This role took place at the Coppabella Mine in Central Queensland, where Rutherford contributed to process improvements and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Billie Rutherford holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business from James Cook University, where studies focused on Accounting and Human Resource Management from 2001 to 2006. Rutherford is also a Certified Change Manager through Prosci and possesses a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, indicating a strong foundation in process improvement and efficiency.
Specialization in Business Improvement
Rutherford specializes in implementing and sustaining business improvement projects that aim to transform organizational culture. This expertise includes leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals while focusing on health and safety leadership. Rutherford has a proven track record of delivering change projects in a timely and safe manner.
Leadership Skills
Billie Rutherford excels in challenging leadership roles, coordinating diverse teams to drive change in a positive and flexible manner. This leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, contributing to successful project outcomes and organizational development.