Supervisor, Production - Concentrator

Job Title: Supervisor, Production - Concentrator

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Who We Are

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

The purpose of the Thompson Concentrator is to separate, collect, and then concentrate the nickel (pentlandite) and copper (chalcopyrite) minerals from the barren rock (gangue). The Concentrator team endeavors to execute activities in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring consistent, reliable operations, with focus on doing what is right for the long-term stability of the business.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Concentrator Team inManitoba. This is a permanent position.

As a production supervisor, you will continuously improve the work team performance through effective us of established processes and procedures in achieving assigned objectives. This includes ensuring the completion of assigned work with consistency and accuracy.

Additionally, in this position you will

• Work on a rotation schedule (5/4 schedule days and nights).
• Ensure Zero Harm to employees, the business, the environment and the community.
• Empower and lead the team to meet safety, production and cost targets while caring for the environment.
• Focus on achieving the daily and weekly work schedules and contribute to the development of monthly and quarterly plans.
• Lead a unionized workforce and manage a crew according to our Vale policies and procedures, and respective collective agreement.
• Manage overtime to within targets and distribute to crew members within the CBA and provincial guidelines.
• Achieve/exceed production quality and quantity targets while maximizing economic resources and recovery.
• Review and communicate Risk Management situations with crew members at line-up and field discussions. Perform injury management, working with employees and health care providers to successfully return the employee to work. Follow notification protocols for incidents and initiate on-shift investigations.
• Identify vital training for employees to meet the requirements of the area.
• Report on critical metrics, trend analysis and drive continuous process improvements.
• Coach and counsel employees on the standards of behavior and take corrective actions as required, including discipline and grievance management.
• Commitment to meritocracy. You promote an environment where people are recognized for their work and exposed to opportunities based on their contributions.

About You

Education:

• College Diploma or a minimum grade 12 with equivalent experience is required.
• Completion of a supervisor training program is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in an industrial setting.

Skills:

• Experience using SAP.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Software skills in MS Office products.

How Can Vale grow your career?

The Production Supervisor is a critical position that will allow the right candidate to provide direct input into the safe operation of the Manitoba Operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North.” The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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