General Manager - Operations

An organisation with assets throughout EMEA is currently looking for a General Manager - Operations / Operational Manager to lead a newly established team on a site with large aspirations.

This FIFO opportunity will offer significant challenges and will be focused on taking this newly acquired asset to the next level.

The company has had success with the transport of expats in and out of the country so travel should not be a sticking point despite the ‘travel bans’.  

The ideal individual will possess/oversee/have:

• Formal qualification in a mining-related discipline & at least 10 years’ experience at a ‘senior’ level on site
• Experience working with a team of African nationals in previous roles would be beneficial but a proven track record in managing a team of nationals outside of your home country will suffice
• Non-sugarcoating-type report structure – direct, clear and to-the-point
• Not afraid to put in the ‘hard yards’
• Strong-willed, Africa is not an easy place to work generally – will need someone who is keen to make this project a success and put in the work
• Round-the-clock manager – not looking for an office guy or someone that clocks off when they are on R&R. Always switched on to do what is needed
• Will need to show their proficiency with technical leadership
• Will get a good level of autonomy
• The most senior person on this operation
• Large scale mine experience
• Really need large scale, complex underground experience
• Precious or base metals experience
• A person that needs to be keen on embracing another culture
• Need to be hard, know where to draw the line, able to be interrogated about their plans/reasonings and back them up clearly & concisely
• Previous roles as Ops Manager of an operating mine will be looked upon favourably, as would a proven track record of delivering results and a high level of commercial acumen with sound financial, tendering, budgeting and reporting skills
• High regard for safety
• Proactive engagement with Mine Operations and Long-Term Planning.
• Complete accurate end of month reports to the Corporate team including KPI versus forecast
• Actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance at the mine site.
• Budget preparations and cost management control activities reflect good business practices
• Monitor and control all charges through interrogation of financial reports on a weekly/ monthly basis to ensure unit cost targets are achieved.
• Contract Management is proactive and within budget.
• Compliance and quality control measures meet Company Policy and legislative requirements
• Interpret legislation, government standards and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company standards through training and development of staff
• Lead, coach, and build high performing teams
• Provide leadership and coaching to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement.

This opportunity would suit an Operations Manager or General Manager of a good size asset or COO of a junior looking for a hands-on impact of a newly acquired asset. This role will allow an individual to oversee a developing asset through multiple stages of the mining life-cycle whilst overseeing a national team eager to learn and develop. This would also suit someone that is looking to make an impact in the long term compared to someone looking for a quick 2-year role overseeing 'quick fixes'. For more information, click apply where Jon Taylor will handle your application in confidence.