Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
3-5 years of supervisory experience in mining or heavy industry
Strong knowledge of safety regulations for mines
Experience in supervising crews and production coordination
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Problem-solving skills to adapt operational plans
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
Mining Common Core and Supervisory Common Core certifications
5+ years of mining experience in underground or surface operations
Experience in leading safety initiatives and operational audits
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise mining crews to ensure safe and efficient operations
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
Set and achieve production targets while maximizing personnel performance
Coordinate with multiple teams to optimize mining operations
Maintain accurate shift logs and communicate essential updates between shifts
Conduct safety audits, equipment checks, and inspections
Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions
Benefits
Health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan
Opportunities for professional development
Employee training and performance evaluation support
Safety gear and equipment provided for workers
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Mine Supervisor to lead and support mining operations. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and productive work of a mining crew while ensuring alignment with the mine plan and operational targets. This position requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt shift plans to maximize resources and maintain production goals.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead and supervise mining crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the mine plan.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.
Set and achieve production targets while maximizing the performance of personnel and equipment.
Coordinate with processing, services, ground control, production, and development teams to optimize operations.
Maintain accurate shift logs and communicate production, safety, and operational updates between shifts.
Conduct routine safety audits and inspections, including equipment checks, refuge stations, fire suppression systems, and explosive storage areas.
Verify that proper lockout/tagout procedures, equipment inspections, and safety protocols are being followed.
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, logistics, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
Investigate and report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
Participate in safety and production planning meetings and provide operational updates to leadership.
Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging worker input and reinforcing best practices.
Ensure crews have the necessary tools, materials, and safety equipment to complete their work.
Support workforce development through training recommendations and employee performance evaluations.
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably within mining or heavy industrial operations.
Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.
Experience supervising mining crews and coordinating production activities.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage shift operations effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt operational plans as conditions change.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
Mining Common Core certification.
Supervisory Common Core certification.
5+ years of mining experience in underground or surface operations.
Experience leading safety initiatives and conducting operational audits.
Compensation Range: $120,000 - $135,000
About Compass Minerals International, Inc
Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and yield of crops. The company produces its minerals at locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. It operates through three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America, and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment produces and markets salt and magnesium chloride for use in road deicing and dust control, food processing, water softeners, and agricultural and industrial applications. The Plant Nutrition North America segment provides sulfate of potash, elemental sulfur, and micronutrients, which are used in the production of specialty crops, fruits, and vegetables. The Plant Nutrition South America segment offers potassium chloride and micronutrients for use in various crops, such as soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and fruits. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
