Underground Soft Rock Mine Production Supervisor in Goderich

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! Compass Minerals is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture.

We are currently hiring for 2 Mine Production Supervisors to join the team at our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, Ontario. This is not a fly in/fly out location. Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Following the mine plan, the Mining Supervisor is accountable for the safe, efficient and quality of work performed by the Mining Team.
• Leads the mining team in all safety and production related matters.
• Accurately completes shift logs and reports.
• Performs weekly and monthly safety audits.
• Promotes and monitors the use of Safety Systems and Tools.
• Ensure that you as the supervisor follow procedural due diligence and crew members know and follow the company’s policies, procedures and standards for work and safety.
• Attend safety and production planning meetings.
• Set and achieve production targets in accordance with the company’s stated goals and objectives.
• Direct Processing, Services, Ground Control, Production and Development personnel and equipment to maximize their performance and production.
• Maintain an accurate shift log for the purpose of communicating reliable production and safety information.
• Track, analyze and report all variances to operations with appropriate action plans to the Mine Superintendent.
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift communication to relay critical information to the relieving supervisor.
• Enter daily crew absences in time management system.
• Recommend training programs for direct-reporting staff and crew members.
• Conduct probationary employee performance appraisals.
• Verify that proper tagging and lockout procedures are being followed.
• Daily identify and examine all new or unusual working conditions for safety.
• Take every reasonable action to ensure the health and safety of all workers.
• Encourage worker input into production, best working practices and health and safety improvements.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and occurrences and complete reports immediately.
• Ensure required supplies, tools and appropriate safety equipment are on hand and delivered to the correct work site.
• Execute routine checks of the refuge stations, explosive storage and fire suppression equipment.
• Liaise with maintenance, engineering, EHS&S, logistics and other departments.
• Follow company procedures for reporting mechanical or electrical malfunctions.
• Discipline personnel in supervisor’s charge in a fair manner consistent with company policy.

What should you bring to the role?

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in mining, heavy manufacturing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Preferred previous front-line supervisory experience.
• Mining Common Core.
• Supervisory Common Core.
• Working knowledge of regulations for mines and mining plants.
• Previous experience as a mine supervisor or technologist.

What will you like about us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Our employees share five Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals.

This position requires to work a schedule that meets operational demand, including but not limited to, day and night shifts. If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.

Salary: $117,000 – $125,000 per year (based on experience, skills, and qualifications).

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment.