Production Superintendent

**Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?**

**Who We Are**

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **Production Superintendent** to join our team in the **Copper Cliff Smelter** Department based in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a **permanent** **on-site** position, working **rotational shift schedule (12-hour shifts).**

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Manage day-to-day plant operations to achieve zero harm to employees, the business, environment, and community, while meeting production quality and quantity targets and maximizing economic resources.
- Ensure safe behaviors are exhibited by all crew members, coach supervisors on consistently reducing risk, and take corrective action when necessary to address noncompliance.
- Coach and counsel supervisors on standards of behavior, discipline, and grievance management, and take corrective actions as required.
- Audit supervisor compliance with monthly safety plans, Incident Management (IM) process, policy/procedure reviews, Management of Change (MOC) system, and other safety systems and processes, and execute monthly safety plans.
- Perform On Scene Coordinator duties in emergencies as per the Copper Cliff Complex Emergency and Fire Safety Manuals.
- Manage issues escalated by shift supervisors, update forecasts, and escalate concerns when plans or forecasts will not be achieved, ensuring proactive problem-solving and timely decision-making.
- Provide performance feedback to shift supervisors, contribute to succession planning, and support implementation of new systems and processes, including guidance, auditing, mentoring, and analysis support to the management team.
- Provide crew supervision as required.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Post-secondary education in trades, engineering, or related technical area

**Experience**:

- Minimum 8 years of combined supervisory and industrial experience
- Preferred business and process knowledge of mineral and/or pyrometallurgical processing

**Skills**:

- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
- Must demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
- Must have proven supervisory and leadership skills.

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities

**Why Sudbury**

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

**Include to Transform**

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase