Superintendent, Mining

Ledcor Group; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Superintendent for their Mining team in Hutchinson, Kansas. The successful candidate will provide frontline leadership for mining operations, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising mining crews, coordinating production plans, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

This role requires 5-10 years of supervisory experience in mining or earthworks, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership. A competitive rewards package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large-scale earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and adjust plans.
• Willingness to travel and remain on site for the duration of mine projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of mining and earthworks operations.
• Maintain high-quality operational performance while optimizing resources.
• Monitor, analyze, and update production schedules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

As a Superintendent with Ledcor’s Mining team, you will provide frontline leadership for large‑scale mining and earthworks operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution across your assigned shift or area. You’ll oversee mining crews and equipment fleets, coordinate daily production plans, monitor output, and ensure all activities align with mine plans, operating procedures, schedules, and cost objectives. In this role, you’ll be the on‑site operational lead—driving production strategies, optimizing work methods, troubleshooting issues in the field, and supporting a productive, engaged workforce. You’ll also foster strong working relationships with clients, mine engineers, maintenance teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow site staff to maintain a collaborative, solutions‑focused work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of mining and earthworks operations, ensuring compliance with mine plans, shift instructions, safety standards, and company policies
• Maintain high‑quality operational performance while optimizing equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and material resources
• Enforce site safety protocols that meet or exceed corporate, client, and regulatory mining requirements
• Monitor, analyze, and update production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and long‑range mine targets
• Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and report discrepancies
• Hire, develop, and manage hourly mine‑site employees in coordination with the Project Manager
• Prepare and process production changes, field adjustments, or scope modifications with client representatives as needed
• Lead planning meetings with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure equipment readiness, fleet availability, and operational continuity

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large‑scale earthworks, preferably in an active mine environment
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and adjust plans based on changing ground, weather, or equipment conditions
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop practical, safe solutions to complex operational challenges
• Highly effective communicator who can tailor messaging to operators, engineers, clients, and leadership teams
• Collaborative leader who builds teamwork, accountability, and a positive safety culture
• Willingness to travel and remain on site for the duration of mine projects

Working Conditions

• Site‑based role
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), and working in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, extreme cold)
• Ability to work a non‑traditional mining schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and rotational shifts

Compensation & Benefits

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being.

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. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. 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.