Supervisor Production I

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Location: Navajo Mine

Address: Farmington, NM

Closing Date: 05/15/2026

Job Title: Production Supervisor                                                    Location: Navajo Mine

Reports to: Area Manager                                                             Department: Production

Job Summary:  Responsible for the direct management and supervision of a crew of employees to uncover, remove and deliver coal to the customer of Navajo Mine, as well as reclamation of land after the mining operation has concluded its work according to the needs of the mine. This includes accountability for the coordination of the flow of work performed by the assigned crew as well as adherence to safety guidelines and company policies and procedures. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are necessary to meet goals established for this position.

Essential Duties: 

• Supervise the daily activities of a crew of employees, generally heavy equipment operators, in the coal mining process to meet the safety and productivity needs of the company.
• Perform administrative duties associated with supervision, such as, recording time worked, evaluating individual performance, mentoring, coaching, disciplining and assisting individuals with personal or performance problems.
• Coordinate work with other departments and shifts to minimize down time and maximize productivity in order to meet coal delivery schedules at the lowest cost per ton.
• Plan and coordinate Production work using personnel, material and equipment effectively.
• Coordinate all safety activities, including training, for the crew, insuring compliance with NTEC and MSHA safety standards.
• Establish processes and assist in planning to increase and maintain the productivity of the equipment while meeting the production goals of the mine.
• Monitor pre-operational inspection sheets and assist in writing work orders.
• Be visible and interact with all assigned personnel, advising on best practices.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Gather, analyze and evaluate facts necessary to design and implement quality process changes.
• Demonstrate and prove personal commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrate effective use of listening skills and display openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts
• Evaluate crew performance and give effective crew feedback to increase employee productivity.
• Monitor work to ensure that environmental standards are met.
• Interact daily with production planners to promote efficient production and communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

   

  Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of production mining experience.
• A college degree preferred but may be substituted for up to two years of related experience.
• Demonstrate current MSHA Foreman’s surface certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of large industrial earth moving equipment and their capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable safety and environmental standards for mining.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively supervise, including employee evaluations and routine feedback to increase productivity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively interact with other supervisors, staff members, management as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Demonstrated high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and commitment to achieving quality through attention to detail.
• Demonstrate competence in key areas of leadership, including relationship management and productive communication with department manager and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, and be extremely adaptable and flexible.
• Verified supervisory experience or training in the area of supervision is required.
• Verified knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Verified knowledge of all applicable safety and environmental standards for mining and ability to direct crew members in an effective manner.
• Applicant must provide written letters of recommendations from his or her past two supervisors, who can verify their recommendation.
• If Applicant is a past or current employee or contractor, his/her personnel file and evaluations will be considered. Employees with poor performance records, verbal warnings, disciplinary actions that were not satisfactorily resolved or whose file demonstrates a failure to meet qualifications will not be considered.

 

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly sit with frequent forward bending and rotation. The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 40 pounds; rarely to horizontally lift up to 40 pounds; and rarely lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds or swing up to 15 pounds. The employee is required to rarely push or pull up to 100 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally use a right-hand grip up to 30 pounds of force; and rarely use hand at an elevated level. The employee is rarely required to continuously stand with forward bending or frequent rotation; kneel; or frequently walk; climb stairs; crouch; or crawl. The employee is rarely required to squat repetitively or reach up to 74 inches above the ground. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Working Environment:  Works in office environment and site environment on rotating shifts with variable hours. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some work may be outdoors in all weather conditions, working in plant environment and working in shop environment.

 

This description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently with or without accommodation. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above job profile reflects the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be expected based on operational and departmental needs.

 

How To Apply

Qualified applicants - those who meet the necessary qualifications listed above, may apply by submitting a resume, two letters of recommendations from his or her past two supervisors, supporting documents (copies of degrees, certifications, etc.) and proof of Navajo Nation membership (if applicable).

Late submissions will not be accepted.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Qualified Applicants Only

You must meet the specific necessary qualifications listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

 

This Position is subject to the preference requirements in the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, 15 N.N.C. § 601 et seq.