Production Supervisor

About the role: 

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor at our Wilpinjong Mine Site. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 58 kilometers northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor, this role will be responsible for all day to day mine activities in compliance with all relevant statutes by providing leadership to achieve safe and effective production. This is to be achieved through managing the production functions in a safe, efficient and effective manner. 

Duties will include:

• Set and demonstrate a proactive approach to health, safety and environmental standards and ensure a safe working environment is maintained
• Demonstrate safe behaviours and provide visible safe leadership to team members
• Ensure that risk management tools and relevant procedures are in place when planning and executing work
• Comply with Wilpinong policies and procedures
• Effective utilisation of shift personnel and equipment resources to achieve the mine plan and production targets
• Conduct mining operations in an environmentally responsible manner
• Responsible for supervision of all contractors that are operating in mining areas
• Ensure all personnel on site are trained and competent for the duties assigned
• Identify training requirements within crew and facilitate multi skilled crews
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with production operators
• Be an active participant in the continuous improvement program
• Liaise with Maintenance, Technical and other Support Services to establish Production priorities and ensure operations requirements and targets are incorporated into Production design and schedules 
• ​Liaise with maintenance department on breakdown issues and equipment requirements

The lifestyle: This position is offered on a lifestyle roster and can allow for a Residential lifestyle. Employees living locally may have the ability to salary sacrifice up to 50% of your mortgage interest or rental payments. Relocation assistance may be offered in some circumstances to the successful applicant. 

About you:

The successful candidate will hold an OCE Qualification and have leadership experience in an open cut mining production environment. They will also have;

• Demonstrated experience supervising a large workforce to positive effect in an open cut mining environment
• Valid NSW Driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Strong commitment to safety as a way of life

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world-leader in providing products for the production of affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 15 countries on five continents. We employ over 4,900 people, have 18 operations in the United States and Australia and in 2021 we restored 2400 acres of land. When you work with us, you are working with a team of professionals around the world who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)