Manager - Mine Production

CSG are currently working with a mid-tier metals producer, with mining operations and projects across three countries. They are currently looking to source a suitable candidate to fill the role of Manager - Mine Production, bringing this operation up to international mining standards.

Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the Manager - Mine Production position will be based at their point of hire, flying in and out (FIFO) on a traditional African roster.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for planning, organising and supervising the activities of the mine.
• Lead planning future mine production, overseeing the development of the operation
• Overseeing the quality of and inspecting the operation with regards to best in practice safety standards.
• Carry out management duties, such as recruiting staff, organising staff training, overseeing financial administration, and liaising and negotiating with suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Preparation of the annual budget and management thereof
• Implementation of continuous improvement and cost control.
• Expansion of mining infrastructure and activities.
• Ensure occupational health and safety guidelines are followed, which includes planning and overseeing maintenance of the mine and developing emergency response plans.
• Daily operational planning and execution of the mining operation. With this you will need effective and efficient allocation of mining resources as measured by schedule compliance
• Liaise with related services to support production planning
• Show a sustainable legacy of working alongside and as a manager of World-Class people.
• Manage a more junior production manager that will be a National 'Manager' and an UG Manager. These Managers will do the day-to-day duties whilst this individual will oversee the production from more of a 'corporate' standpoint.
• Optimisation of the operation
• Overseeing strategy of the production in short, medium and long term. Not just planning for this year but years in advance.
• Instilling best practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 15 years experience in a similar diversified high level operational asset, with 5 years being at a senior management level
• Experience working alongside a Contractor e.g. Redpath, MacMahon on hardrock project
• Experience in an expat environment, preferably as manager.
• Strong experience in setting standards and procedures for underground mining operations
• Experience in underground mining essential preferably in multiple mining methodologies like stoping, caving etc.
• Knowledge of major mining product suppliers and service providers.
• Experience as an Owner Miner with a track record of supervisory roles on a Contract Miner run operation

If you'd be interested in a newly created role incorporating added responsibility and potential growth attached to it, please click apply now where Jon Taylor will handle your application in confidence.