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 company’s 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 SLR’s 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