Supervisor, Production

Original job posting

Lead mine operations and crews to meet safety, production, quality, cost, and maintenance targets, while promoting compliance with safety programs and risk-management practices. Coordinate staffing, training, resources, schedules, work execution, incident response, reporting, and continuous improvement across shifts.

Job details

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future? Who We Are We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals. Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career. The Opportunity We are currently seeking an operations Supervisor to join our Creighton mine Team in Sudbury, Ontario. The role is a permanent onsite position, working 5/4 rotating days and afternoons. This posting is for an existing position vacancy. As a Supervisor, Production you will continuously improve the work team performance through the effective use of established processes and procedures in achieving assigned objectives following Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards. Additionally, in this position you will: Lead and manage operations to achieve safe, efficient, and cost-effective production and maintenance targets. Promote a Zero Harm culture by ensuring compliance with safety programs, procedures, and risk management practices. Monitor production, quality, cost, and capital performance, taking corrective action as needed to meet targets. Conduct crew line-ups, communicate risks, manage incident reporting, and participate in investigations. Support injury management and employee return-to-work programs in collaboration with healthcare providers. Manage workforce performance through training, qualification tracking, coaching, mentoring, discipline, and grievance resolution. Coordinate resources, inventories, materials, overtime, and work schedules to support operational requirements. Plan, assign, monitor, and continuously improve work execution while ensuring accurate reporting, work order completion, and effective shift handovers. 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, personal, 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 About You Education: Grade 12 level education or GED equivalency is required Common Core: First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121) or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an industrial setting. Experience working underground is preferred. Experience with 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 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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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. Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. Pay Grade: 17 V Minimum Starting Salary: 108,000 Apply by: October 6, 2026 #ValeBaseMetals Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers .

What you’ll do

Lead mine operations and crews to meet safety, production, quality, cost, and maintenance targets, while promoting compliance with safety programs and risk-management practices. Coordinate staffing, training, resources, schedules, work execution, incident response, reporting, and continuous improvement across shifts.

Requirements

A Grade 12 education or GED is required, and underground mine supervisor or production supervisor Common Core certification is preferred. Applicants need at least three years of industrial leadership experience; underground experience is preferred, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong communication and teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Variable Annual Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Plans
• Optional Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare
• Online Training
• Career Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production Supervision
• Underground Mining Operations
• Safety and Risk Management
• Production Planning
• Performance Monitoring
• Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Workforce Training and Coaching
• Employee Performance Management
• Resource and Inventory Coordination
• Work Scheduling
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing