Operations Foreman

MILFORD MINING COMPANY UTAH LL•Milford, UT

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating both process operations and maintenance activities within the processing plant, including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, and electrowinning (SX/EW). This role provides frontline leadership to operators, maintenance personnel, and technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. The Operations Foreman drives production results while maintaining equipment reliability through close coordination of operations and maintenance functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience in mineral processing, or heavy industrial operations
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in mineral processing
Strong working knowledge of:
- Crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and SX/EW processes
- Mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance practices
Experience coordinating operations and maintenance activities in a plant environment
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental compliance
Proficiency with CMMS and basic computer applications (Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, trade background, or degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or related field
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in maintenance
Experience with integrated operations/maintenance leadership roles
Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and instrumentation
MSHA training and prior mining experience

Responsibilities

Safety and Environmental Compliance
Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety across both operations and maintenance teams.
Ensure compliance with all MSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Production Planning and Execution
Coordinate daily production activities to achieve throughput, recovery, and cost targets.
Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Metallurgical team on production plans and KPIs.
Monitor plant performance and adjust operations to meet production goals.
Maintenance Coordination and Equipment Reliability
Direct and coordinate daily maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Work closely with maintenance personnel to prioritize and schedule work to minimize downtime.
Ensure effective tracking of work orders, maintenance history, and equipment performance.
Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues.
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
Partner with metallurgical and engineering teams to improve recovery, throughput, and efficiency.
Identify operational and maintenance improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of best practices, including Lean principles and 5S standards.
Team Leadership and Development
Supervise and lead a cross-functional team of operators, maintenance technicians, and electricians.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure team effectiveness and development.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Quality Control and Operational Excellence
Ensure product quality meets specifications through proper process control and monitoring.
Conduct regular inspections and audits (e.g., Site Docs) to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
Maintain accurate shift reports, production data, and maintenance records.