Production Supervisor

Equinox Gold Corp.; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Mine in Ontario is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for the safety and efficiency of all operators and laborers within Mine Operations. The role reports to the Mine Operations Superintendent and is based in Greenstone, Ontario with a rotational schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in open-pit mine operations, including 3 years at the supervisory level, strong leadership, and advanced knowledge of mining equipment.

Qualifications

• Open-pit mine operations experience, including 3 years in supervision.
• Strong leadership and safety-conscious mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of mining equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication; Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety values and protocols through positive leadership.
• Ensure crew compliance with legislation and operating standards.
• Assess daily plans and dispatch equipment and personnel to meet production deliverables.
• Collaborate with supervisors and department leaders to develop procedures and safe work instructions.
• Coordinate and prioritize equipment repairs with the maintenance team.
• Manage scheduling and training of the workforce to minimize delays in equipment use.
• Conduct and document daily safety audits and production reports.
• Inspect all Mine Operations’ work areas and monitor equipment utilization against targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor team members.
• Conduct weekly compliance audits of operating procedures and safe work instructions.
• Investigate near misses, incidents, and equipment damage as a top priority.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Mining equipment knowledge

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with five operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety and efficiency of all work performed by the operators and laborers in the Mine Operations Department.

This position will be on a rotational basis and based in Greenstone, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for company safety values and protocols through positive leadership.
• Ensure crew compliance with legislation and operating standards.
• Assess daily plans and dispatch equipment and personnel appropriately to achieve production deliverables while ensuring pit development deliverables are also met without delays.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and department leaders to develop operating procedures and safe work instructions.
• Coordinate and prioritize equipment repairs with the maintenance team.
• Manage scheduling and training of the workforce to limit delays in the utilization of equipment availability.
• Conduct and document daily safety audits and production reports.
• Perform and document inspections of all Mine Operations’ work areas.
• Monitor equipment utilization against targets and adjust as required.
• Support and participate in all continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Conduct weekly compliance audits of operating procedures and safe work instructions.
• Investigate all near misses, incidents, and damage to equipment as a top priority.

Required Experience And Skill Set

• Ability to prioritize, direct, and supervise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise of mining equipment.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and housekeeping.
• 10+ years of open-pit mine operations, including 3 years at the supervisory level.

Job Conditions

• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• SAP experience is an asset.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Common Core for Surface Mining is an asset.

Education

• High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or combination of education and work-related experience.

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The salary range for this position is from $141,934.00 to $141,934.00.