Supervisor, Production

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
Supervisor, Production
to join our
North Mine
team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a
permanent
position, working on a rotational shift schedule (5/4 schedule days and nights).

The Supervisor, Production will oversee the fixed plant, muck circuit, supply movements, storage, drainage systems, and shaft activities at North Mine. Working closely with different departments and peers to be successful in safety, production, and planning/scheduling.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Foster a safe work environment, ensuring zero harm to employees, the business, the environment, and the community.
• Meet or exceed production targets for quality, quantity, and cost-effectiveness while optimizing resource utilization.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work processes, collaborating with employees and healthcare providers.
• Identify and address special cause issues within your authority, escalating those beyond your scope.
• Manage overtime within targets, distributing it fairly among crew members, as well as managing holidays according to collective bargaining agreements and provincial guidelines.
• Coach and counsel employees on behavioral standards, taking corrective actions, including discipline and grievance management, as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in team performance by effectively utilizing established processes and procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and execute tasks safely and efficiently, assigning work using CPQQRT format, monitoring progress, and completing reports and work orders.

About You
Education:

• Grade 12 level education or GED equivalency is required.
• Common Core: First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of related leadership experience is required.
• Shaft experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP andd Microsoft Office Products is required

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal 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.

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 diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade:
17V

Apply by:
December 2, 2025

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