Underground Mine Foreman - Safety & Production Lead

Compass Minerals America Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Minerals America Inc. seeks a Foreman Production to lead the safe, efficient execution of the mine plan, aligning daily activities with production targets and continuous improvement.

You will provide visible leadership to a 12-20 person unionized crew in a 24/7 operation, ensuring safety, cost control, and quality. Key duties include enforcing safety policies, conducting shift safety meetings, and driving attendance, coaching, and development while maintaining regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• 2 year technical Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of underground mining experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and promote safe, productive work.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and MSHA regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership in achieving safety and environmental goals through coaching and communication.
• Investigate safety incidents and oversee corrective actions.
• Conduct safety toolbox meetings at shift start and communicate hazards and plans.
• Supervise a unionized workforce and manage attendance, performance, and development.

Skills

Safety leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Mining or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mining (preferred)

Job description

Compass Minerals America Inc. seeks a Foreman Production to lead the safe, efficient execution of the mine plan, aligning daily activities with production targets and continuous improvement.

You will provide visible leadership to a 12-20 person unionized crew in a 24/7 operation, ensuring safety, cost control, and quality. Key duties include enforcing safety policies, conducting shift safety meetings, and driving attendance, coaching, and development while maintaining regulatory compliance and