Vale

Supervisor, Maintenance (Ps)

Vale$92K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or GED equivalency required; college diploma or degree in related field preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Planner/Scheduler.
  • At least 3 years of experience supervising teams with best work practices.
  • Experience as a millwright in mining or heavy industry preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Prometheus.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to maintenance processes using approved systems and tools.
  • Execute planning elements for work orders, including systematic and non-systematic maintenance.
  • Manage backlog by planning work orders with a focus on safety and priorities.
  • Coordinate with Scheduler to follow planning and scheduling routines.
  • Monitor KPIs and strive toward plant targets while managing budgets.
  • Identify and escalate critical issues affecting work schedule execution.
  • Establish relationships with key plant stakeholders and facilitate teamwork.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including annual variable incentive plan.
  • Participation in a Defined Contribution Pension package.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and disability plans.
  • Flexible leave options for vacation, sick, and personal reasons.
  • Work culture focused on safety, diversity, and career growth.
  • Access to Employee Family Assistance Program and virtual healthcare.
  • Opportunities for online training and career development.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance (PS) to join our Coleman Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent on-site position. The work schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 hour days. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Millwright Maintenance Planner/Supervisor, you will be helping to facilitate the continuous improvement of the Maintenance team's performance, through the effective use of established processes and procedures. Your experience and skills will be accountable for the project planning of work for the Coleman Mine Department and may be required to provide relief supervision as needed.

Additionally, in this position you will:
  • Adhere to maintenance business processes as outlined in Maintenance Planning and Control (MPC) by using approved systems (SAP, Prometheus, etc.), tools, and standards.
  • Execute the "Planning" element of the process for all types of work orders, systematic and non-systematic maintenance, which includes shutdown (PMP) and external resource-related work.
  • Manage backlog to ensure work orders are planned with emphasis on safety and based on priority and required end date. Ensure work order users' statuses are properly maintained throughout the lifecycle of the work order.
  • Coordinate and facilitate with the Scheduler to ensure all required planning/scheduling routines are followed.
  • Monitor KPIs and actively strive toward plant targets. Work within assigned budgets and escalate to management should a budget be exceeded.
  • Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful execution of the "work schedule" for completion by the Required End Date.
  • Establish and maintain work relationships with the various key plant stakeholders including superintendents, supervisors, other planners, schedulers, and crew members.
  • Perform relief supervisor duties as required which requires holding the crew accountable for safe behavior, housekeeping, teamwork, and professionalism; and work with the team to develop an interactive workplace environment.
  • Project planning and facilitation on process improvements.
  • Commissioning new facilities and helping create MST's to turn over to the plant.


What We Offer You
  • Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
  • Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
  • Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
  • Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Virtual Healthcare online
  • Online training and career development opportunities


About You

Education:
  • Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency with equivalent experience is required.
  • The ideal candidate will have a College Diploma or University Degree in a related industrial field or a University Degree in a related engineering discipline.
  • Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141), First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121), or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is an asset.


Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience as a Planner/ Scheduler.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and leading teams with best work practices.
  • Experience as a millwright in a mining plant or heavy industry is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, SAP, and Prometheus add-on.


Skills:
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
  • Must demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work


Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Pay Grade: 17V

Minimum Starting Salary: $92,800.00

Apply by: September 3, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers

About Vale

We are a global mining company producing iron ore, pellets, and nickel, and we are committed to becoming one of the safest, most trustworthy mining company in the world. With a workforce of 120,000 employees, we work every day to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development for the approximately 30 countries in which we operate. In addition to mining, we have operations in logistics, energy, and steelmaking. We self-generate 54% of the energy we use, and in Brazil alone, more than 1 million people travel on our passenger trains on the Vitória-Minas and Carajás railroads every year. We continuously reassert our commitment to the future of our planet by, among other initiatives, protecting 8,500 km² of natural land and investing in R&D to lead the sustainable mining revolution, with the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050. We are constantly evolving, always aiming to be a diverse and inclusive company. We are pursuing a goal of doubling our female workforce by 2030 and increasing representation among our leadership. Our activities are governed by a policy of transparency, safety and security, ethics, and respect in order to protect the environment and encourage the development of our employees. We are Vale.
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