Quarry Supervisor

Job Description: Quarry Supervisor

This role ensures that production targets for bulk aggregates, aggregates, and sand are met efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to occupational safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Position Title: Quarry Supervisor / Site Supervisor

Department: Quarry Operations

Reports To: Quarry Manager / Operations Manager

1. Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Daily Supervision: Oversee frontline site operations, including drilling, blasting coordination, loading, hauling, and the feeding of raw materials into the crusher plant.
• Target Achievement: Monitor and optimize daily production output volumes to meet supply requirements for the sales department, asphalt premix plants, and external clients.
• Workforce Allocation: Assign daily duties to heavy machinery operators (e.g., excavator, wheel loader, dump

Machinery & Maintenance Coordination

• Pre-Trip & Machinery Checks: Ensure operators perform mandatory daily checks on heavy machinery and conveyor systems.
• Breakdown Coordination: Work closely with the workshop supervisor and maintenance mechanics to minimize machinery downtime and coordinate planned preventive maintenance schedules.

Documentation & Site Administration

• Daily Logs: Maintain accurate production logs, equipment running hours, and fuel consumption records for management review.

2. Requirements

• Education: Diploma/Certificate in Mining/Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline. Possessing a valid Blasting Certificate is a highly advantageous asset.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on supervisory experience in open-cast quarrying, mining, or large-scale earthwork operations.
  • Familiarity with the operation of crusher plants, screening systems, and heavy earthmoving equipment.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA/JKKP regulations) applicable to heavy industries.
  • Ability to read basic technical site drawings and material production logs.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership, firm disciplinary management (handling site absenteeism or safety non-compliance), and clear communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-dust, and high-noise outdoor environment.

3. Working Conditions

• Environment: High exposure to outdoor weather conditions, rugged terrains, dust, and heavy machinery noise.
• Schedule: Requires flexibility to work extended shifts or weekend operations depending on production demands.