Area Supervisor, Production – Rompad

About the role

The Area Supervisor, Production – Rompad leads the daily operations of a designated work area within the Load and Haul section at the Kansanshi mine. You will ensure safe, efficient, and effective deployment of personnel and equipment to meet shift production targets while adhering to safety, environmental and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise Operators and Assistants to execute load and haul tasks within the assigned area.
• Allocate and monitor equipment use, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.
• Conduct pre‑shift and post‑shift inspections and briefings to communicate plans, safety alerts and operational updates.
• Enforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Identify and resolve operational or equipment issues, escalating to the Shift Supervisor when necessary.
• Motivate the team to maintain high productivity, discipline and teamwork.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and output.
• Maintain accurate records of shift activities, equipment performance and personnel attendance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and support teams for equipment repairs and servicing.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma or Certificate in Mining, Mineral Science or a related field.
• Valid Blasting License and First Aid Certificate.
• Driver’s License.
• 3–5 years’ experience in open‑pit mining, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Required skills

• Heavy mining equipment operation.
• Open‑pit mining processes.
• Equipment allocation and performance monitoring.
• Pre‑shift and post‑shift inspection procedures.
• Safety compliance and risk assessment implementation.
• Equipment maintenance coordination.