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Mill Operations Supervisor
Posting Date: 10/22/26
Location: Fairbanks, AK, USA,
Job Summary
Supervise and instruct a Mill Operations crew to perform in a cost effective, safe, productive manner while protecting the environment and enhancing morale of others.
Essential Functions
- Oversee operations at the mill, crusher, and related support systems.
- Work with operators in all facets of process training, understanding, safety, and general work practices.
- Prepare and conduct performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out disciplinary actions as needed.
- Investigate, analyze, and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
- Monitor and maintain all production and personnel records (i.e. daily production and inventory logs, timecards, evaluations, etc.).
- Generate work orders for repair or modification of operation equipment. In emergencies, off shifts, or as directed, perform or supervise completion of minor repairs.
- Communicate with other department supervisors that support mill activities (i.e. the Maintenance, Warehousing, or Mine Supervisor).
- Monitor work areas on an ongoing basis to assure a safe and cost-efficient operation.
- Develop personnel by training and example.
- Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergency shutdowns and power failures.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
- Responsible for conducting performance evaluations, recommending promotions, and carrying out corrective actions as needed.
- Investigate, analyze, and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries and equipment damage, and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
- Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
- Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
- Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
- Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
- Two years' previous mill operations crew experience required.
- General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions.
- Must be production orientated.
- Good working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with others in a team environment, and also as a member of the management team.
- Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
- May work holidays, shift work, and weekends as required.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
- Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
- Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
- Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
- Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
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