Production Supervisor - Concentrator

Production Supervisor — Concentrator

Location: Thompson, Manitoba | Employment: Permanent | Department: Mill

Build your career. Live your adventure. Grow with Exiro.

At Exiro Nickel, our future starts with our people. We are building a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, safety, and care—where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and you can help shape what comes next. Our commitment to employees brings together rewarding work, competitive total compensation, support for wellbeing, and opportunities to learn, lead, and grow.

Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, explore the possibilities across mining operations, skilled trades, geology, engineering, and business support. Bring your ambition, build your skills, and be part of a team working toward a shared future.

Life in Thompson, Manitoba, adds another dimension to the opportunity. Northern Manitoba's Hub of the North combines community connection with an outdoor lifestyle. Whether you enjoy exploring nature, getting involved in community activities, or building a home and career in the North, Thompson offers room to create a life that reflects what matters to you.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Concentrator Team in Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

As a Production Supervisor, you will continuously improve the work team's performance through effective use of established processes and procedures in achieving assigned objectives. This includes ensuring the completion of assigned work with consistency and accuracy. The schedule is a rotational 5/4 day and night schedule.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead with a commitment to Zero Harm, ensuring the safety of employees, environmental stewardship, and community protection.
• Communicate risk management topics, handle incident investigations, and facilitate injury management.
• Work a rotational 5/4 day and night schedule to supervise and support the crew's operations.
• Empower and guide team members to meet safety, production, and cost goals while developing and executing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans.
• Manage a unionized workforce, oversee overtime distribution in line with company policies and collective agreements, and address discipline and grievances as needed.
• Identify essential employee training.
• Monitor production quality and quantity.
• Report on key metrics, analyze trends, drive process improvements, and foster a merit-based environment that recognizes and rewards employee contributions.
  
  

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 and inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Fully equipped on-site gym facility
  
  

About You

Education:

• College Diploma or a minimum grade 12 with equivalent experience is required.
• Completion of a supervisor training program is preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in an industrial setting.
  
  

Skills:

SAP and MS Office: Proficient in SAP and MS Office software applications.

Independent and teamwork: Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Coaching and collaboration: Skilled at motivating, coaching, and building strong working relationships through effective influence and collaboration.

Communication skills: Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Safety Leadership: Demonstrates a commitment to safety by identifying risks, following procedures, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and delivers quality results.

Collaboration: Builds positive working relationships and works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.

Communication: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and adapts communication style to the audience.

Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve processes, systems, and performance.

Operational Excellence: Drives disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and sustainable performance.

Stakeholder Management: Builds trusted relationships and effectively manages internal and external stakeholders.

Talent Development: Develops employees through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Judgment & Decision Making: Makes sound, timely decisions based on available information, risk assessment, and organizational priorities.

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the Hub of the North, Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Exiro Nickel's presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

Include to Transform

We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to a workplace where people are treated fairly, all cultures are respected, and everyone can contribute. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Please let us know what you need when contacted.

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