* Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
* Production
* Carmichael Mine
* Permanent / Full Time
* Experince managing large mining production crews essential
* 7/7 DS Rotating Roster, paid FIFO Townsville/Rockhampton
* Permanent Opportunity with long project life and pipeline
Are you a seasoned mining leader with a passion for safety and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts success? We're on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Production Supervisor to join our team.
Your new role
As a Senior Production Supervisor, you'll oversee critical daily activities and contributing to our long-term strategic goals.
* Coordinate and oversee multiple production supervisors to ensure consistent execution of mine plans and daily targets.
* Act as the delegate for the Production Superintendent when required.
* Review daily performance data and collaborate with supervisors to address shortfalls or variances in productivity, equipment utilisation, and compliance.
* Provide operational guidance and mentoring to Production Supervisors and Leading Hands.
* Ensure work areas and activities are in alignment with Safety and Health Management System.
* Assist with short and medium-term planning inputs by providing operational feedback on scheduling, resourcing, and constraints.
* Collaborate with Technical Services, Drill & Blast, and Maintenance to coordinate operational readiness and execution priorities.
* Escalate issues impacting productivity, safety, or resourcing to the Production Superintendent with recommended actions.
* Lead investigations into significant operational or safety incidents, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
* Monitor and enforce fatigue management, equipment allocation, and hot-seat changeover compliance across crews.
* Support workforce planning including training needs, succession planning, and recruitment inputs in conjunction with HR.
* Foster a high-performance culture by coaching supervisors on people management, communication, and accountability.
* Assist with maintaining a consistent communication loop between the site leadership team and the frontline workforce.
* Champion continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing actionable solutions.
* Lead daily cross-department coordination meetings to align activities and resolve interface issues.
What you'll need to succeed
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in a large mining operation
* Current Mining Supervisor G1, G8, G9 (formerly S1, S2, S3) and G2
* Previous similar leadership experience within an open cut operation
* Knowledge of current WHS legislation and statutory requirements
* Flexible and adaptable to different working environments, with strong problem-solving skills
* Must be a team player with the ability to mentor and lead other staff
* Strong written and communication skills
* Competency using Microsoft Office Suite
Why MacKellar
* Permanent opportunity with long-term project life and pipeline
* Attractive salary + 7/7 day shift only, rotating roster for better work-life balance
* Paid flights directly from Rockhampton or Townsville
* Meals, camp accommodation (gym and wet mess on site), PPE provided
Only those with the relevant experience and qualifications will be contacted. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.