Shift Supervisor, Production, Load and Haul

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.Discover moreInternship programsRemote job postingsProfessional portfolio websitesLaptop computersProfessional development coursesCareer counseling sessionsRecruitment softwareEducationEmployer branding servicesEntrepreneurship resourcesWorking with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.Discover moreJob search strategy guidesJob seeker newsletterInterview coaching sessionsOnline courses skill developmentPart-time job listingsResume writing servicesCareer change adviceJob search platformCareer counseling sessionsRemote work equipmentOur culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.Job DescriptionDiscover moreInterview coaching sessionsRecruitment softwareInterview preparation tipsZambia employment marketvehicleProfessional development coursesFull-time job opportunitiesEducationJob search strategy guidesResume building toolsTo supervise mine crews, to ensure safety is managed, overall development performance is monitored and efficiency of mine workers engaged in surface mining operations. The position is responsible for continuous in-pit evaluation pertaining to practical compliance to all relevant procedures. In addition, the Shift Supervisor will assist the Production Coordinator in the enforcement of all provisions of Mine regulation (MR 208) in his area of responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.KPAsEffectively supervising the management of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) in your area of responsibility.Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicatorsCoordinate recourses (people, equipment and material) to ensure work targets are met.People Management and LeadershipKPIsEnsure all Legal appointments in area of responsibility is correctly done in the LogbookEnsure that all operators and personnel entering your work area are adequately inducted on site safety and operating procedures and systems and that these are complied with.Ensure fatigue management is complied with.Do PTO’s.Conduct daily and weekly inspections (Safety packs)Ensure monthly safety meetings are held.Report all accidents, incidents or hazards in your area of responsibility to your Supervisor and put preventative measures in place.Participate in safety investigations in conjunction with the safety department and implement corrective and preventative controls.Do all accident and incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative controls.Ensure compliance with the employer’s legal obligations towards its employees and the conditions under which they are required to work.Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicatorsCommunicate shift performance to teamTrack team performance and ensure daily issues are dealt withEnsure the Mine plan is followed. Communicate deviations.Under direction ensure mining work is being performed in accordance to the daily line up planPlan daily activities to ensure targets are achievedMine to designs (dig limits, toe pegs, crest pegs, batter boards, ramp designs)Monitor / control idling time, spotting time and cycle times of trucks and diggers.Identify problems quickly and take remedial actionLiaise with peers to ensure equipment availability needed to optimize productionEnsure the S/B and PIC’s have the resources to achieve set goals.Assist S/B with problem solvingCoordinating.Deal with daily issues through coaching, training or other development actions.Do performance appraisals quarterly.Do probation assessments on new employees.Measure performance regularly by means of AssessmentsProvide feedback to the team on performanceEnsure performance targets are metEnsure proper leave planning is done for subordinatesEnsure compliance with HR policies.Maintain standards and procedures.Identify workplace issues and resolve them in a timely manner.Ensure effective utilization and allocation of equipment.Ensure the PIC ‘s & S/B’s have the resources / tools to achieve the targets.People Management and LeadershipIdentify learning gapsShare information with the team about their future developmentCoach people on the job when necessaryFollow through on training given, with discussions and observationsSend people for training when necessary, in order to develop them and ensure you have enough people.Facilitate team problem-solving with team involvedLeave planningTeam PlayerProvide clear direction for his teamShow respect for peopleInspire people to perform wellSet a good example for the teamShare information with the team about the department’s purposeDeliver resultsAct with sense of urgencyTake accountability for team performanceTake disciplinary action when necessary (Accidents, Incidents and Absenteeism)MotivatingEnsure everybody understands what work they need to completeProvide recognition for good workBuild team spiritShow respect and concern for peopleProvide coaching and development to improve confidenceAttend to people problems – which team members may haveHelp people to understand what they need to do in order to be promotedCommunicationGive clear instructions and ensure that it is clearly understoodGive feedback skillfullyExplain implications of policies e.g. safety, health and the environmentPresent visual performance measures and explains trends in dataCompletes paper work and reports and respond to e-mails etc.Ensure there is understanding from the team in meetingsCheck progress against targetsIdentify shortfalls or bottlenecks and investigate their causesCollect useful inputs / ideas from the team using a flipchartKeep your Superior informedProblem SolvingIdentify potential problems timeously and attempt to understand themDiscuss issues, with team input, before defining the full extent of a problemEncourage group creativity in solving bottlenecks or problemsResolve conflict in the teamLiaise with your team in order to determine safer working methods.QualificationsGrade 12 CertificateCertificate \ Diploma in Civil/Mining Engineering from a recognized institutionDrivers LicenceExperience5 years’ relevant experience in mining is required, (preferably 3 year’s supervisory experience)Comfortable working with machines, and mechanically adeptKnowledge of mining rules and regulationsProven track record of supervising and managing people