Location: Naracoopa, Tasmania

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: General Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production & Processing Supervisor to lead the day-to-day production and mineral processing activities of our heavy mineral sands operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving production targets, operating equipment, and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of the processing plant.

This role focuses on the technical and operational management of mineral processing activities involving ilmenite, zircon, rutile, and associated heavy mineral concentrates.

Requirements

Understanding of equipment operation, such as loaders and excavators.

Understanding of gravity separation processes and mineral processing plant operations.

Experience with trommels, spiral concentrators, slurry pumping systems, and associated processing equipment.

Proven ability to troubleshoot processing issues, and improve plant performance.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise daily production and processing activities to achieve production, quality, recovery, and operational performance targets.

Monitor and optimise processing parameters to maximise concentrate grade, recovery, throughput, and plant efficiency.

Analyse ore characteristics and processing performance, adjusting operating parameters as required to maintain stable plant operation.

Provide technical oversight of trommels, spiral concentrators, slurry pumps, and associated mineral processing equipment.

Monitor production data, metallurgical performance, and product quality, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Oversee sampling, testing,



and quality control activities to ensure products meet customer and sales specifications.

Coordinate preventive maintenance activities in collaboration with maintenance personnel to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.

Manage the technical aspects of tailings transport and disposal systems, ensuring safe operation and compliance with environmental requirements.

Investigate and resolve processing, equipment, and product quality issues affecting plant performance.

Maintain accurate production records, process data, operating parameters, and technical reports to support operational decision-making.

Participate in plant upgrades, process improvement projects, and equipment selection activities.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to plant operators and production personnel.

Promote compliance with company safety procedures, operating standards, and environmental obligations.

- Prepare regular reports for management on production performance, recovery rates, product quality, equipment reliability, and improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Objectives

Maintain safe and effective plant operations.

Achieve production, recovery, and product quality targets.

Maximise plant availability and operational reliability.

Continuously improve processing efficiency and operational performance.

- Support the sustainable and environmentally responsible operation of the processing plant.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing mineral sands operation.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

The chance to live and work in the unique and scenic environment of Naracoopa, Tasmania.

Commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

📌 Supervisor (Naracoopa)
🏢 Naracoopa Mineral Sands
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