Mine Supervisor

Job Description

Mine Supervisor

Location: Tunnel City, Wisconsin

Direct quarry and tailings disposal activities. Execute plans and achieve mine production goals at the lowest possible cost consistent with quality and safety requirements.

• Prepare quarterly mine plan for management review and approval in accordance with five-year plans from the Corporate Mine Planning group.
• Develop quarry faces consistent with mine plan and in conformance with MSHA requirements.
• Direct mine related production activities, which includes:
• Loading
• Hauling
• Sizing
• Crushing
• Stockpiling
• Ore Shipment to Plant
• Waste Management
• Stripping
• Mine Planning
• Road Watering and Maintenance
• Tailings Disposal and Reclamation
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance according to plant specific and Corporate Policies.
• Supervise and schedule hourly personnel for weekly operations, vacations, etc...
• Advise Operations Manager of all problems or potential problems that affect the proper operation of the Mine. Problems may include personnel, equipment, transportation, quality or raw materials.
• Collect, check , analyze/discuss  and/or forward necessary labor and operating data for all required reports such as time cards, weekly operating reports, quarterly reports, and monthly variance  reports.
• Monitor, with the Maintenance/Quarry Superintendent, the mine operation to ensure compliance with all regulations concerning air and water emissions, tailings disposal, land reclamation, erosion and sedimentation control.
• Evaluate, with the Safety Superintendent, safety and training programs and conditions in the plant to assure compliance with MSHA guidelines and regulations.
• Assure operating supplies are ordered/purchased as needed.
• Work toward Continuous Improvement in all functions.
• Coordinate and direct activities of subordinates to achieve optimum rates of productivity and availability consistent with long/short range requirements.
• Prepare operating reports as required.
• Recommend and/or purchase materials and supplies as necessary.
• Prepare ER's for approved projects.
• Develop working relationships with other corporate personnel and plants.
• Handle discipline and grievances as required.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints.
• Direct and coordinate mine related capital projects.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of work performed by subordinates.
• Administer the Controlled Maintenance Program for the mine.
• Recommend equipment and process modifications to improve efficiencies.
• Review daily quality reports and ensure quality of products shipped.
• Develop and maintain acceptable labor and employee relations. Understand and properly administer the labor contract.
• Maintain and ensure safety and good housekeeping. Maintain active involvement in safety programs. Oversee area workplace inspections and ensure follow up on any hazards noted.
• Ensure work standards, policies, plans, and procedures are maintained.  Support management’s policies and programs.
• Maintain open communications with subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Participate on plant Continuous Improvement project teams as directed by the Steering Team.
• Administer required mine modeling software.
• Direct the activities of all outside contractors ' haulage, blasting, stripping and reclamation activities.

Required Skills

• Seeking candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• An engineering degree (preferably in Mining Engineering) or equivalent experience desired.

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