Shift Supervisor, Mining

Description

We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead frontline mining and crushing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across all activities.

In this role you will be responsible for supervising crews, coordinating production plans, and optimizing both mining and processing performance to achieve operational targets.

You’ll be the go to lead on the ground—driving work methods, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and supporting a productive, engaged crew. You’ll also foster strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow site staff to maintain a collaborative and solutions focused work environment.

Come and join our Mining team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead crews of miners, operators, and maintenance personnel, fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• Coordinate daily production schedules, shift assignments, and equipment utilization to meet or exceed mining and crushing targets
• Oversee mining activities including drilling, blasting, ground support, ore extraction, and material handling systems
• Supervise and support crushing plant operations, including crushers, conveyor belts, screens, and ore processing systems to maximize throughput
• Coordinate crusher availability, belt inspections, and screen performance to ensure consistent and efficient ore flow
• Work closely with maintenance teams to plan and execute preventative maintenance on crushing and processing equipment, minimizing downtime
• Support planned shutdowns, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and maintenance activities across both mining and crushing circuits
• Conduct daily safety meetings, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production rates, crusher throughput, equipment availability, and safety metrics
• Troubleshoot operational challenges in real time across both mine and plant operations
• Lead coordination between mining, plant operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless production flow
• Report daily production and performance metrics to management, ensuring clear communication across shifts
• Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, and developing crew members to build high-performing teams
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including plant optimization, process efficiency, and new development projects

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in mining operations with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong background in underground and/or surface mining operations
• Proven experience with crushing systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment
• Demonstrated ability to manage crews of 20+ personnel in demanding environments
• Working knowledge of crusher circuits, ore flow optimization, and plant troubleshooting
• Proven ability to meet production targets across both mining and processing functions
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance practices and coordination
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and KPI tracking
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in reporting tools and systems (e.g., Excel, SAP, or similar platforms)

Working Conditions:

• Site based position
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule that could include nights and weekends

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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