Mill Operations Supervisor

ASARCO•Sahuarita, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The objective is to optimize safe behavior within our staff, meet production goals and minimize consumption through your supervising efforts. This role involves first-level supervision for Mill Operations hourly employees, overseeing the milling process including crushing, grinding, flotation, filtering, and tailings. The supervisor will communicate and coordinate closely with operators and Mine Operations to achieve production targets and ensure steady ore deliveries. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, administering safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing the labor contract, handling employee issues, and providing input on timekeeping, scheduling, and maintenance. The role also requires conducting safety meetings and inspections, preparing production reports, and enforcing the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Program.

Requirements

Basic computer skills preferred.
1 year of knowledge and leadership within the milling process.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
High school graduate or GED required.
2 years of experience in the milling process (grinding, flotation, thickeners, etc.).
English language fluency. At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
Ability to work within all required safety procedures and processes.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

First level of supervision for Mill Operations hourly employees.
Supervise milling process - crushing, grinding, flotation, filtering & tailings.
Communicate & coordinate closely with operators to achieve production goals.
Train, supervise, direct and support workforce in their activities to ensure production targets.
Communicate & coordinate closely with Mine Operations for steady production of mine ore deliveries to the crusher.
Inspect the equipment to determine status for repair or PM and initiate appropriate action.
Administer Mission Complex Safety Program and ensure regulatory compliance.
Administer the labor contract and handle all employee issues, grievances, inquiries.
Provide timekeeping, scheduling, work-order maintenance, and purchasing/warehouse input on work needed.
Conduct safety meetings with employees on topics relative to the operations.
Conduct area safety inspections and correct any problems identified.
Prepare paperwork for use in production reporting.
Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.