Area Supervisor, Production - Rompad

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Initiative","Quality focus"]

Oversee daily Load & Haul (Rompad) operations within a designated work area, ensuring safe, efficient execution to meet shift production targets. Supervise operators and assistants, allocate and monitor equipment to minimize downtime, and run pre- and post-shift inspections and briefings. Identify operational issues and escalate as needed, liaise with maintenance teams for repairs, maintain accurate shift/equipment records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
2 months ago

Area Supervisor, Production - Rompad

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Job Summary

Oversee daily Load & Haul (Rompad) operations within a designated work area, ensuring safe, efficient execution to meet shift production targets. Supervise operators and assistants, allocate and monitor equipment to minimize downtime, and run pre- and post-shift inspections and briefings. Identify operational issues and escalate as needed, liaise with maintenance teams for repairs, maintain accurate shift/equipment records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee daily operations of a designated work area within the Load and Haul section to meet shift production targets.
  • •Supervise operators and assistants to ensure effective execution of load and haul tasks in assigned areas.
  • •Allocate and monitor equipment use to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
  • •Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections and briefings, communicating plans, safety alerts, and operational updates.
  • •Maintain accurate records of shift activities, equipment performance, and personnel attendance; liaise with maintenance/support teams to coordinate repairs and servicing.

Key Requirements

  • •3–5 years’ open-pit mining experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • •Diploma or Certificate in Mining, Mineral Science, or a related qualification.
  • •Valid Blasting License and First Aid Certificate; must hold a Driver’s License.
  • •Strong technical knowledge of heavy mining equipment operations (e.g., trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers).
  • •Good understanding of production scheduling, equipment utilization, and operational safety standards.
Experience:3-5 yearsOpen-pit miningHeavy mining equipmentProduction operationsMining safety
Education:Bachelor's in Mining, Mineral Science (or related)
Skills:TeamworkCommunicationInterpersonal skillsInitiativeQuality focus
Licenses:Driver’s License
Certifications:Valid Blasting LicenseFirst Aid Certificate
Tech Stack:PC literacyMining-related software systems

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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