Planning Supervisior

A large-scale iron ore operation in Sierra Leone is seeking an experienced Planning Supervisor to lead Maintenance Planning and drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant performance. Role Purpose Supervise and execute all activities related to Maintenance Planning. Department: Engineering & Maintenance Reports to: Planning Superintendent Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop maintenance planners and schedulers • Prepare annual and short-term (S+6) maintenance plans and budgets • Plan preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities • Manage work orders, resources, and shutdown planning via CMMS • Monitor maintenance KPIs and produce performance reports • Ensure alignment between maintenance, operations, and engineering • Enforce HSE standards and promote Zero Harm culture • Train and upskill national staff through structured coaching What We Are Looking For Knowledge & Skills • Strong CMMS and maintenance planning expertise • Proven leadership and team management ability • Solid understanding of mining safety and compliance • Analytical, structured, and cost-focused • Strong communication and coordination skills Experience • Minimum 5 years in Maintenance Planning (mining environment preferred) • Experience working in Africa or developing environments essential Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar) • Master’s degree in Maintenance or Reliability – advantageous