Production Supervisor

Job Description

• Under the general direction of the Production Superintendent, supervise personnel on rotating shifts while ensuring that the operation/maintenance of the Mine/Facilities complies with authorized practices and procedures, and production/maintenance requirements are accomplished in a safe and efficient manner. 

The Shift

• Supervisor will implement an effective safety program conducting safety
• meetings as required, ensure effective new and refresher safety task training for assigned personnel; monitor and inspect work areas to assure area is safe and in compliance with all MSHA and company safety rules and regulations, correcting all unsafe conditions.
• Respond to accidents as required to provide first aid, investigation and root cause analysis.
• The Supervisor will supervise all personnel assigned to them on shift, including assignment of duties, evaluation of performance, training and recommendation for training.
• Administer activities to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and union bargaining unit agreement.
• Additionally, the Supervisor will coordinate and direct work activities to effectively implement
• mine/maintenance plans, ensuring safe productive utilization of all equipment assigned on shift.  Ensure effective coal quality control procedures are used; coordinate safe mine/facilities activities to maximize equipment availability and provide for preventive and scheduled maintenance.  Analyze operational/maintenance requirements and adjust priorities as required. 
• Communicate status of work activities as need with department manager or other departments.
• Prepare or review reports as required to evaluate and document activities.

Required Skills

• B.S Degree in Civil or Mining Engineering or equivalent related job experience.  Minimum of five years’ experience in mining or related industry.
• Previous experience in supervising and directing the work of others. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of operation, maintenance, and coal processing functions.  Experience with dispatch systems, experience in establishing best practices and efficiency improvements a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.  Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with other supervisors, professionals, representatives and departmental staff from within and outside the company. 
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Wyoming Mine Foreman Certificate.