Mine Production/Utility Foreperson

Ascendancy Recruiting Group; Wyoming; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendancy Recruiting Group represents our client seeking a Mine Production/Utility Foreperson to supervise hourly mine utility employees while meeting production goals safely and cost-effectively. This role emphasizes safety leadership, cost control, and strong team coordination.

The candidate will administer the safety program, conduct safety huddles, and ensure compliance with labor agreements and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent; underground mining experience may substitute.
• Strong knowledge of organizational methods and communication practices.
• Experience coordinating teams and maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly mine utility employees to meet production goals safely and cost-efficiently.
• Administer safety program and ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic safety huddles and monthly safety meetings.
• Provide feedback to hourly employees and address concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and address grievances at initial steps.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and directives.
• Control costs and maintain productivity with efficient work practices.
• Coordinate training to raise overall skill levels of the team.
• Foster cooperative teamwork across subgroups and departments.
• Maintain smooth information flow through effective communication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our client is looking for a Mine Production/Utility Foreperson to supervise the hourly mine utility employees with the goal of meeting production goals both in a safe and cost-efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the safety program and ensure safety policies and procedures are followed within work group.
• Conduct periodic safety huddles and monthly safety meetings.
• Provide feedback to hourly employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreement and address complaints at the initial step of the grievance procedure.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with company policies and directives.
• Control costs and maintain productivity by ensuring that effective and efficient work practices are maintained.
• Coordinate training efforts to increase the overall skill level of work group.
• Maintain a cooperative team effort with subordinates and other departments and work groups.
• Communicate effectively with others to ensure smooth flow of information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field a minimum of 2 years of underground mining experience; or High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of underground mining experience
• Working knowledge of State and Federal MSHA rules and regulations
• Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills
• Must possess Wyoming Mine Examiner and Foreman Certification or be qualified and able to obtain such within specified time period