Mill Supervisor

Position Overview

As an integral part of the Mill Operations team, the main purpose of the Mill Supervisor will effectively supervise a team of mill operators while maintaining a safe and collaborative work environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Accountability

Safety / Environment

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors
• Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.
• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
• Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.
• Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability

Behaviour / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
• Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers, and contractors

Technical & Role Accountabilities

• Oversee the performance of the mill operators
• Ensure that all personnel in his/her charge know and follow the companys policies, procedures, and standards for

work and safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants

• Ensure that mill production targets are met as forecast
• Inform the Mill Operations team of production goals, schedules and priorities.
• Plan and execute day to day maintenance activities.
• Inspect the process regularly to ensure downtime is minimised.
• Establish and maintain an exemplary standard of housekeeping.
• Actively monitor problem areas, rectify the process and report faults to the Mill Superintendent.
• Work closely with the Metallurgical department to maximize mill efficiency.
• Ensure operating parameters are followed while trying to minimize reagent use and maximize gold recovery.
• Assist in the development SOPs.
• Be proactive in the development and use of SLRs safety systems.
• Provide timely, accurate and well-communicated shift reports and cross-shift summaries.
• Plan and conduct daily and monthly safety meetings with the Operations team.
• Participate in managing operating costs within the mill department.
• Complete and review performance evaluations with employees.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations as necessary or as directed by Mill Superintendent
• Participate in managing operating costs within the mill department

Teamwork

• Act in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals both within own department and site wide.
• Use the talent and knowledge within the team to resolve problems.
• Inform Mill Superintendent of any/all serious situations including mill equipment

Planning & Organisation

• Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by the Mill Superintendent within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and address risks before they arise as issues.
• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.
• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed