General Supervisor - Operations

POSITION OVERVIEW

To direct and coordinate the safe, efficient operation of the Ray Concentrator, Crusher, Filter Plant, and Tailing Disposal facility. To ensure the cost-effective production and economic recovery of copper from Ray Mine ore. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and direct the activities of grinding/flotation supervisors, control room supervisors, and tailings/service supervisors in their daily activities. 
  
• Monitor day-to-day plant operations to ensure maximum throughput at optimum recovery and concentrate grade while maintaining lowest possible operating cost. 
• Maintain records to ensure effective scheduling of operations. 
• Maintain a competent and effective supervisory and hourly work force through effective personnel management and labor relations techniques and policies. 
• Promote improved performance of subordinates through ongoing training and communication of ideas, techniques and policies. 
• Assist in preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts ensuring proper cost and business planning. 
• Communicate with the Metallurgical Process Manager concerning operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs. 
• Communicate and coordinate closely with Crusher Operations Supervisors and Mine Superintendent for optimal ore deliveries. 
• Ensure that work practices within the crusher, concentrator, filter plant, and tailings area comply with company, local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards. 
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel MS Project, and MS Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills in developing consensus building.
• Applicant must have good communications.

SKILLS (oral and written).

• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Ellipse/Kronos software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.