What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC?
Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, before climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.
Current Reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor in support of our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska.
What do we offer?
- Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
- Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
- Excellent remuneration package with bonus, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
- Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
Specific Departmental Requirements
- Custodian of the inventory verifying inventory request and proper use of materials.
- Provide leadership within the warehouse department, including: establishing broad and specific goals for the warehouse team to accomplish; instructing the warehouse leads and technicians how to coordinate daily routine tasks; training warehouse employees; and daily workplace inspections.
- Complete month end closing for bulk issues.
- Compile monthly materials management department report.
- Confirm inventory transactions in the general ledger match inventory valuation on month end processes.
- Maintain accurate files and records, and maintain, improve, and develop inventory management systems.
- Maintain warehouse equipment.
- Provide various departments requested data on warehouse stock issues and order information.
- Work with the purchasing department to resolve problems with vendors and contractors.
- Work with financial staff to resolve invoicing, credits, and receiving warehouse operations fiscal issues.
- Notify loss control, freight carriers, and vendor supervisors when safety incidents occur within the Warehouse areas of responsibility on the Pogo mine site
- Responsible for safety programs and overall safety in warehouse work areas.
- Prepare upgrade criteria for each non-exempt job classification, as well as any needed revisions, for manager's approval.
- Provide and monitor training opportunities in an objective process; ensure that training opportunities are made available fairly, consistently and in a manner free from discriminatory bias.
- Review employees' requests/applications for training based on objective evidence related to job performance, abilities, and interest.
- Document employees' readiness to train for tasks, noting any operational reasons related to the availability and scheduling of requested training.
- Maintain training records of employees in the department. Monitor training register and logging formal training as it occurs
- Participate in the review of any appeals filed by employees concerning training opportunities.
- Other duties as required.
What are we looking for?
You'll be a highly driven individual who will display behavior consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.
Qualifications Required
- High School graduate or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Warehouse training in business, supply chain management, and logistics.
- Five to ten years progressively responsible warehousing, inventory control or other relevant experience.
- Three years supervisory or lead role experience.
- Current Driver's License.
- Pass a background check and post offer physical.
Desired Experience & Competencies
- Excellent verbal and leadership skills.
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Hazardous materials, DOT, and Load Planning/Securing training preferred.
- Applicable vehicle and forklift certifications.
- Mining and industrial warehousing experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
- Computer literacy - Microsoft Office, Pronto.
- Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems.
- Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
- Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT
Working a 15 days on, 13 days off, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.
JOINING NORTHERN STAR'S TEAM
Northern Star offer fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.
Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.
Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.
Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.
Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000