Production Supervisor – Load & Haul

Core Crew; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Crew is seeking an experienced Load and Haul / Production Supervisor to support a large-scale open-cut mining operation in the Northern Territory. You will supervise daily load and haul activities and lead production crews to achieve targets with a strong safety focus.

You will coordinate equipment and resources, monitor performance and delays, and work closely with maintenance to ensure equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Load and Haul Supervisor or Production Supervisor in mining.
• Strong leadership of operational crews and safety focus.
• Open-cut mining experience with mobile equipment understanding.
• Ability to monitor production and drive outcomes; good communication.
• Relevant mining qualifications and statutory competencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily load and haul and production activities to achieve targets.
• Lead, coach and support operators to maintain safety and productivity.
• Coordinate personnel, mobile equipment and resources across production.
• Monitor production performance, equipment utilisation and delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and field interactions.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and standards.
• Work with maintenance teams to support equipment availability.
• Maintain shift reports, production records and handover information.

Skills

Load & Haul supervision

Open-cut mining

Team leadership

Safety focus

Communication skills

Education

Mining qualifications

Job description

About us

At Core Crew it is our mission to exceed the needs of our partners by providing a service unmatched in the industry. Our core is built from proven methods for providing managed workforce services and labour hire to the mining, oil & gas and infrastructure industries nationally.

The Opportunity

Core Crew is looking for an experienced Load and Haul / Production Supervisor to support a large-scale open-cut mining operation in the Northern Territory. This is an opportunity to bring your operational leadership and production experience to a well-established mining operation.

It is a 3 - 6 months contract to start with, on a 7/7 day roster.

You’ll be responsible for supervising daily load and haul activities, leading operational crews, coordinating equipment and resources, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

What the Role Entails

Supervise daily load and haul and production activities to achieve operational targets.

Lead, coach and support operators to maintain high standards of safety and productivity.

Coordinate personnel, mobile equipment and resources across production activities.

Monitor production performance, equipment utilisation and operational delays.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and regular field interactions.

Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and operational standards.

Work closely with maintenance and other operational teams to support equipment availability.

Maintain accurate shift reports, production records and handover information.

What You Will Need

Previous experience in a Load and Haul Supervisor, Production Supervisor or similar role within mining.

Strong experience in open-cut mining operations.

Sound understanding of load and haul activities and mobile equipment.

Proven ability to lead and manage operational crews.

Strong commitment to safety and risk management.

Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to monitor production performance and drive operational outcomes.

Relevant mining qualifications and statutory competencies.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with an established mining operation in the Northern Territory, contributing your operational expertise within a large-scale open-cut environment.

A supportive working environment alongside experienced mining professionals, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to production performance and operational outcomes.

We thank all applicants for their interest.