Material Handling Supervisor

About the role

The Materials Handling Supervisor will lead a team of maintenance technicians responsible for conveyors and material‑handling systems at the Obuasi Gold Mine. You will ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective operation while supporting the mine’s transition to a fully mechanised underground operation.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Safety Management Plan for all material‑handling areas.
• Coordinate training, inspection, audit, and risk‑assessment activities for conveyor systems.
• Investigate incidents, injuries and process interruptions, and develop corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Ghanaian regulatory approvals and the site’s Environmental Management Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement in design, field safety performance, and energy usage.
• Support the Processing Department in maintaining Cyanide Code certification.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising maintenance technicians in a mining or heavy‑industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and zero‑tolerance approach to safety breaches.
• Ability to lead by example, conduct investigations and deliver training.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and capable of working in a high‑risk, underground setting.

Required skills

• Conveyor system maintenance
• Materials handling systems
• Safety management and HSE compliance
• Environmental management and regulatory reporting
• Energy consumption monitoring

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a world‑class gold mine undergoing major redevelopment.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety and sustainability.
• Professional development within a leading global mining company.