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.
