Shift supervisor/foreman

zamflourspar • Full-time • Remote (Siavonga, Southern, Zambia) • 4h ago

Zamfluorspar limited is one of the leading mining company in Zambia with its core activities in the mining and exploration of fluorite minerals.

The company was incorporated on the 10^th of February 2015. The Fluorspar (calcium fluoride) produced in Zambia by Zamfluorspar, is largely exported to major industrial markets for use in steel, aluminum, and chemical industries. Key destination countries include the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, China, India, and regional partners like Lesotho.The mining operations are done in the southern part of Zambia in Siavonga Sianyolo Area.

The Company is now Recruiting for the following position Shift Foreman/Supervisor .

The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill this vacancy.The Ideal and prospective Shift Supervisor/Foreman will ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective daily extraction, managing teams, equipment, and production targets (drilling, blasting, loading, hauling). Key responsibilities include enforcing safety regulations (Mine Health & Safety Act), conducting risk assessments, managing labor, maintaining production schedules, and reporting.

Job Purpose

To supervise, coordinate, and control all mining activities during a specific shift to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Safety Leadership: Enforce strict compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA/Mine Health & Safety Act), conduct daily risk assessments, perform, and review safety inspections.

· Production Execution: Plan and direct daily activities for pit operations (drilling, loading, hauling, dumping), ensuring targets are met.

· Operational Optimization: Monitor equipment utilization, identify bottlenecks, and adjust operations to maximize productivity.

· Team Management: Conduct pre-shift briefings (parades), assign tasks, train/mentor personnel, and manage performance.

· Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production, equipment maintenance, and incidents; complete, sign, and submit shift logbooks/reports.

· Incident Response: Lead investigations into accidents or incidents, complete root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

· Experience: 5+ years of experience as a supervisor in an open-pit mining environment.

· Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of heavy equipment, mining techniques (drilling/blasting), and safety procedures.

· Education: Degree or a minimum of a High school diploma; technical or vocational training in mining is preferred.

· Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure.

· Certification: Valid, recognized blasting license or relevant supervisor certification a must have.

· Valid Silicosis certificate, First Aid certification, and membership with the Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Zero Harm (Safety incidents/injuries).

· Production targets vs. Actual output.

· Equipment utilization and downtime.