Supervisor Mill Operations

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Mill Operations is responsible for directing and supervising processing activities to safely and effectively process ore while achieving HSEC, production, concentrate grade, quality, and cost targets. The role oversees day-to-day mill operations, resource allocation, staffing, production execution, and coordination with maintenance and other processing functions. This position provides operational leadership to Processing Production Technicians, ensures compliance with company and MSHA requirements, and coordinates short- and long-term production and maintenance activities. The Supervisor also monitors operational performance, addresses issues in real time, maintains accurate shift reporting, and supports continuous improvement across assigned processing circuits.

Requirements

Three years of concentrator/mill-related experience in production execution areas.
Strong working knowledge of processing operations, including applicable theories, practices, methods, and procedures.
Ability to operate and make decisions in a production environment while maintaining safety, quality, and production requirements.
Ability to effectively coordinate personnel, equipment, maintenance activities, and production priorities.
Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
SAP experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees and contractors work in compliance with Pinto Valley Mine, MSHA, company safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure employees and contractors are properly trained and certified for assigned tasks. Coordinate with the Processing Training Coordinator to address current and future training needs.
Build and maintain an effective operations team through recruitment, development, coaching, performance feedback, and performance reviews.
Establish clear learning objectives and work with team members to support professional development and operational competency.
Ensure appropriate manpower, equipment, and resources are available to meet planned production activities while maintaining budgeted costs.
Direct mill operations to achieve production, concentrate grade, quality, HSEC, and cost targets. Identify and correct operational issues as they arise.
Establish clear work plans, priorities, and expectations to support department and production objectives.
Coordinate with Processing Maintenance, Electrical and Instrumentation, Tailings, Metallurgy, Mine Operations, and other departments to support safe and reliable production.
Ensure equipment is operated using proper practices and coordinate maintenance activities to maintain equipment availability and reliability.
Review and coordinate short- and long-term maintenance plans and schedules with production requirements, including Down Day planning and scheduling.
Enter maintenance work notifications in SAP and maintain communication between operators and maintenance personnel regarding reported equipment issues.
Ensure accurate operational data is captured and complete required daily, shift, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Complete short-interval control reports, shift handovers, 24-hour reports, downtime entries, and other required operational documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve production practices, operating processes, equipment performance, and overall department efficiency.
Implement initiatives, programs, processes, and practices that improve operational performance and support organizational requirements.
Identify potential operational issues and work with Mine and Processing management to prevent, mitigate, and resolve problems in real time.
Provide input to Mill Operations leadership regarding department budget development and resource requirements.
Implement operational programs, processes, and policies in accordance with company governance requirements and applicable standards.
Provide technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to internal and external departments as required.
Depending on operational needs, responsibilities may include primary and fine crushing, grinding and tail thickener circuits, copper/moly flotation, and filter plant operations.
Demonstrate accountability, operational excellence, care for employees, and a commitment to safety in all activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 90% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes