Core Shed Supervisor

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Core Shed Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, and daily management of Jerritt Canyon's core shed operations. This role directs core shed personnel, establishes daily work priorities, oversees the safe and compliant execution of core handling, sampling, shipping, inventory, and storage activities, and ensures quality standards are consistently met. Working closely with drilling companies, geologists, Mine Operations, and laboratories, the Core Shed Supervisor provides leadership, technical oversight, and decision-making support to ensure sample integrity, accurate data management, and efficient core shed performance.

Requirements

High School degree required
At least 6 years of experience in a core shed environment
At least 3 years leading teams
Strong commitment to safety and environmental practices
Expertise and skills with computers and utilizing software such as SharePoint, Microsoft office, SAP, and Acquire
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
High attention to detail with a commitment to sample and data quality and accuracy
Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Geology, Mine Engineering, or trade school education in related job field is preferred
Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining environments is advantageous.
First/CPR training preferred
MSHA surface and underground preferred

Responsibilities

Follow, model, and promote First Majestic safety policies, values, and standards, ensuring core shed personnel consistently work in accordance with established safety expectations.
Provide overall leadership and management of Jerritt Canyon's core shed operations, including personnel supervision, workflow planning, task assignment, and operational accountability.
Lead, supervise, and direct the daily work of core shed personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate completion of assigned duties.
Establish daily work priorities, assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust staffing or workflow as needed to meet operational requirements.
Direct and oversee all activities related to core sampling, reverse circulation sampling, production sample handling, shipping, inventory, storage, photography, and sample quality control.
Manage the display, storage, tracking, and inventory of core, reverse circulation, and production samples to maintain sample integrity and accessibility.
Supervise personnel performing sampling, photography, density testing coordination, and shipping of core samples, ensuring established procedures and quality standards are followed.
Oversee density test programs and related laboratory coordination to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with operational requirements.
Maintain, implement, and continuously improve core shed procedures, standards, and work practices to support consistent and effective performance.
Review and verify core shed documentation, database entries, chain-of-custody records, inventory controls, and related information for accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
Collaborate with drilling companies, geologists, mine operations, laboratories, and other stakeholders to coordinate priorities, resolve issues, and support operational needs.
Identify operational, safety, staffing, and quality risks or opportunities that may impact core shed duties and implement corrective actions or escalate matters as appropriate.
Lead daily planning meetings with the core shed team to communicate priorities, expectations, safety requirements, production needs, and performance goals.
Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports related to sampling, shipping, storage, staffing needs, productivity, and core shed performance.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development support to core shed personnel.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and corrective action processes for core shed personnel in coordination with management and Human Resources.