Senior Site Supervisor: Open Cut - Orica



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At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

At Orica, we’re committed to empowering individuals to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. As a Senior Site Supervisor – Open Cut based in Ahafo North, you’ll be a key driver of operational excellence, safety, and team leadership.


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In this role you will oversees on-site Orica teams and associated equipment in alignment with the service level agreement, corporate policies, and regulatory standards. Ensures the implementation of Orica’s SHES (Safety, Health, Environment, and Security) requirements, and drives full adoption of the CHECKPOINT system and Quality programs.

Build your future—and contribute to the future of others—through knowledge, development, and collaboration.

What you will be doing

  • Provides analytical/decision support to Sprint Lead on continuous improvement plan for decreasing operationalcosts.
  • Participates in the short, medium, and long-term planning activities of the site. Meets fixed cost budgets on ayearly basis.
  • Completes mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, safety meetings, annual Letter ofAssurance and ensures all actions assigned to the Site are completed required databases.
  • Audits and inspects site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely inaccordance company policies.
  • Ensures mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented.
  • Manage employee training plans. Documents all training activities, develop, motivate and supervise employeesfor performance to full potential while safely providing customer service.
  • Ensures that good housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs are in place.
  • Assists in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and aupdated Resource Model.
  • Analyses site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management.
  • Schedules daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensure proper management of siteincluding raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance.
  • Communicates and develops/implements action plan to address any operational issues with the Sprint Lead.
  • Effectively communicates and manages all outside regulatory agency audits/inspections and implements necessary action plans as required.


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What will you bring

  • Minimum 8- 12 years of experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience.
  • Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
  • Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
  • Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
  • Financial acumen & budgeting experience.
  • Good understanding of Mining Safety Management System Aspect by always prioritizing Safety Value.


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