Job Title:Mining / Crushing Supervisor Location:Mountain Pass, CA Department/Group:Mining / CrushingPosition Type:Full TimeHourly/Salary:SalaryRegular/Temp:Regular FTExempt/Non-Exempt:ExemptReports To:SVP - Mining and Ore DeliveryPosition Overview:MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earth minerals are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.Position Description:The Mining / Crushing Supervisor role is located at our mining and processing site in Mountain Pass, California, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas. The Mining / Crushing Supervisor manages and coordinates necessary mining and crushing employee assignments in a safe and efficient manner to achieve established mine plan objectives within approved budgets, company guidelines and legal requirements.Essential duties:
- Interfaces with various departments as necessary to successfully execute safe mining and crushing production along with heavy equipment projects
- Organizes and oversees execution of mine plan and daily maintenance interaction
- Taking part in developing mining / crushing policies and standards
- Coordinating operator development training with focus on, safety procedures, and methods
- Communication and tracking of maintenance work orders and production orders
- Oversight of construction & development projects
- Supervision of mining / crushing crew employees
- Troubleshoot and provide corrective solutions to any safety and production impacts
- Assist short range planning and survey with timely execution clean up and site preparation
- Responsible for motivating personnel to accomplish company objectives
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
- Plan and direct mining operations in a safe and efficient manner to ensure equipment's operability levels to achieve safe production goals
- Collects and enters production data for reporting KPI's, productivity, and performance
- Reviews employee timecard accuracy, fixes errors, approves according to payroll schedule
- Review mining / crushing activities and work performance to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state safety regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in mining / crushing operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum 3 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- High School Diploma required
- Valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required in order to drive company vehicles on property
Desired Qualities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, SAP
- Management skills, including recruiting, hiring, and developing team culture to maximize growth
- Ability to work with all levels and departments within the organization, including senior management
- Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance & controls
- Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of open pit mining operations and crushing operations
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
The pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location.MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Your Right To Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire. For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-###-####; 6720 Via Austi Parkway, Suite 450, Las Vegas, NV 89119 to discuss reasonable accommodations.Safety ProvisionEmployees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment by oneself and to the company.A willingness to promote safety among the workforces. Participate in Job Safety Analysis.(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working ConditionsOur facility sits at an elevation of 4700 feet.Department of Labor Physical Demand CategoryEmployees are subject to extreme weather conditions:
- Freezing winter weather
- Extreme desert summer heat.
Work is in an open pit mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include expose to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.Physical DemandsManual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing - all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing - distant/near; depth perception; color vision.While performing the responsibilities of the [Title], the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must pass a respiratory fit test. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the Mining / Crushing Supervisor.