ABOUT THIESS

Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a 90-year-old, enduring company. Today, we're a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients.

We're currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But, the world also needs mining to reset for the future.

North America is an important part of that future, and we're thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Ontario and surrounding parts of Canada.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Thiess is accepting applications for a Production Supervisor role near Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The Production Supervisor will be a key role supervising the overall day to day, performance, coordination, and management of production of the specified mining shift to assist in obtaining safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, service, and profitability for the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure employee Health and Safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations, company policies and regulations

• Responsible for ensuring proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

• Coordinates open pit activities; loading, hauling, dumping and miscellaneous activities

• Control pit operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compile safety and production records

• Assist in work scheduling and planning, ensuring alignment to weekly plan deliverables

• Prepare reports on accident/incident that happen during the shift

• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are informed of safety and production issues

• Organize training for equipment operators to improve their competencies

• Understand, promote, and operate by overall company vision, values, goals, objectives and strategies

• Provide job specific instructions daily basis and monitor progress

• Ensure that all mining employees are properly trained on the use of appropriate equipment

• Communicate routinely and effectively with the Project Manager and other supervisors as required

• Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders not limited to but including Technical Services and Maintenance Teams

• Participate in the weekly planning process by providing inputs and highlighting any shortfalls within the plan that have the potential to disrupt operations

• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team environment with minimal supervision at times

• Good oral and written communication skills

• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills

• The ability to work in a team environment

• Mining or heavy industrial construction experience considered an asset

• Ability and willingness to work different schedules on site based on project needs
• Post-high school training in a related area

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a shift Supervisor, in an open pit, with demonstrated leadership competencies

• Technical expertise: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

• Listens and seeks confirmation of understanding

• Effectively responds well to questions

• Must be fluent in the English language

• Authorization to work lawfully in the Canada without sponsorship from Thiess is required

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.
• Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world's largest mining services provider

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses

• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance

• RRSP retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions

• Career development and opportunities domestic within Canada, and potentially international
• Leave for all of life's reasons

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