Process Operations Lead - Mining Plant & Safety

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Majestic Silver Corp - Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada is seeking a Process Operations Supervisor to lead, supervise, and develop process plant crews. You will provide hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations while supporting production targets and operational performance.

Working with Metallurgy, Maintenance, and site leadership, you will drive crew performance, enforce standards, and execute daily activities to improve plant efficiency and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process operations experience in mining or similar industrial setting.
• Minimum 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing operations.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• Organizational and problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise process operations crews, ensuring safe work practices and adherence to operational standards.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and hold team members accountable to safety, production, and behavioral standards.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to operators to maximize plant performance and operational efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, including onboarding, skills development, and cross training initiatives.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and reinforce high quality workplace examinations and hazard recognition.
• Enforce housekeeping standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment across all areas of responsibility.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and employee development to build and retain a high performing team.
• Coordinate and supervise the execution of maintenance activities within the process plant, including proper equipment shutdown and preparation.
• Collaborate closely with metallurgical and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor plant performance, identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate regularly with peer supervisors and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities, performance, and operational needs.
• Support the development and refinement of operating procedures and strategies to improve efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Maintain accurate records, including employee training status, performance feedback, and operational reporting.
• Utilize maintenance and operational systems (e.g., SAP) to support work management and reporting requirements.
• Foster a positive team environment that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

First Majestic Silver Corp - Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada is seeking a Process Operations Supervisor to lead, supervise, and develop process plant crews. You will provide hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations while supporting production targets and operational performance.

Working with Metallurgy, Maintenance, and site leadership, you will drive crew performance, enforce standards, and execute daily activities to improve plant efficiency and