Supervisor Rod Mill

Freeport-McMoRan l FCX•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects
Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience
Strong leadership skills
Excellent time management skills
Team building and conflict resolution
Good communication skills
Strong Understanding of: Shipping processes (pick/pack/ship, staging, load planning), Carrier requirements (LTL, FTL, parcel, courier), Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists, manifests, and shipping labels
Knowledge of: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or ERP systems, Inventory control principles and FIFO practices

Responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates and controls the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit.
Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff for assigned work unit
Implement production plans according to approved schedule
May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult
Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action
Conducts performance evaluations on subordinate staff
Prepares estimates of the staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities
Maintains an inventory of parts and materials.
Approves purchases of materials and equipment; maintains time, materials and equipment use reports.
Requisitions tools, supplies, materials and equipment
Trains staff in safety procedures.
Maintains safety data sheets for crews
Performs other duties as required