Processing Manager

Company:  

Masan High-Tech Materials (MHT) - Nui Phao Mining Operation is an open-cut mining operation in Thai Nguyen Province in Northern Vietnam with approximately a 17-year mine life. At the core of this world class operation is a complex 3.5 million tons per year Process Plant and associated infrastructure that produces 5 discrete products (Tungsten, Fluorite, Bismuth, Copper and Gold) and employs over 300 Process Plant staff and over 1400 direct employees across the operation. 

Nui Phao Mining Operation is currently the largest producer of Tungsten outside China and the world’s largest producer of Fluorite and Bismuth. A wide range of traditional and cutting-edge mineral processing technologies are employed on site to make it one of the most efficient and lowest cost producers in its field. Our production team is staffed with hardworking professionals who are at the top of their field. Joining this team will provide the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with some of the best in the minerals industry and progress your career with a high growth resource company.

In June 2020, MTC- a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, successfully acquired 100% stake of HC Stark (HCS), a global manufacturer of tungsten metal powders and carbides (midstream tungsten products). The closing of this acquisition has made HCS a subsidiary of MHT and has made MHT the global stand out vertically integrated tungsten focused producer outside of China. 

For further detail on Masan High-Tech Materials, please visit our website:

https://masanhightechmaterials.com/

Who we are looking for:

A Processing Manager to lead the Process Production and Technical teams to deliver safe and sustainable operational performance through a focus on maintaining best practice process plant operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Further to this, a core aspect of the role will be to continue to build the capabilities of the Vietnamese national team and advance the nationalization process already underway.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement the agreed strategy for the Process Plant and ensure alignment with the organization’s overall strategy by setting production goals and policy with the Site Leadership Team.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards pertaining to Process Plant operations to achieve production and operating cost goals
• Prepare annual operating plans and budgets, as well as monthly forecasts
• Develop systems and measures that appropriately assess and report Process Production performance to ensure goal achievement.
• Maintain costs by controlling labor, power, and supplies while achieving production targets.
• Lead the Processing Technical team to ensure technical direction is in line with Processing Plant operational requirements.
• Through the Processing Production team and in partnership with the Maintenance Department, ensure Process Plant shutdowns are conducted in a safe and timely manner, align production/maintenance priorities and enable preventative maintenance programs to be successful.
• Direct activities to achieve production goals by setting performance targets and measuring accordingly.
• Through the Processing Production & Technical teams and in partnership with the Metallurgy Department, ensure improvement projects and research projects are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture across the Process Plant that engages at all levels to ensure this approach is embedded in how the team operates.
• Manage the onsite Assay Laboratory through the Processing Technical team to accomplish the goal of timely and accurate completion of analytical activities for all customers within budgeted costs.
• Perform personnel administration functions including hiring employees, conducting performance reviews, administering disciplinary action, and directing career development of employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Actively develops direct reports and help overcome organizational and cultural barriers.
• Performs other functions as assigned by the General Manager.
• Comply with and implement all company policies and procedures.

We are looking for qualified and driven individuals who have:

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering/Science in Metallurgy, Minerals Processing or Chemical/Chemistry
• A minimum of 12 years related work experience in the minerals industry.
• The preferred candidate must have formal professional designation in the area of expertise & increasing levels of responsibility in Process Plant operations over their career.
• Must have previous work experience at Processing Plant Management level.
• Previous expatriate working experience in challenging locations is highly advantageous.

 Skills

• Exceptional management & leadership skills and able to work with and lead high performance teams.
• Very result orientated, strong work ethic, disciplinary & driving for excellent
• Strong team player (Collaborator, Building relations, team work) 
• Very good at coaching & counseling.
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication skills (formal & informal)    
• Strategic influencer
• Well organize, good at problem solving & work well under pressure
•  Ability to demonstrate one or more of these language skill; English/German/Mandarin would be well regarded                             

We offer:

• This is a permanent, full-time role offered on a residential basis with relocation timing dependent on the Covid-19 situation and the roster to be worked will be on a short rotation 2 and 1 equivalent base. The site is located approximately 1.5hrs from Hanoi – Vietnam’s Capital and is accessible via the national freeway.
• A unique opportunity to work in a fast growing & ambitious Vietnamese organization with multinational standards, a winning team and ambition to truly globalize ourselves.
• MHT continues to explore opportunities and aims to become a further-integrated downstream tungsten business of a global scale. This will enable MHT to deliver a consistent and strong financial profile across the commodity cycles. We have also established a master plan targeting the development of a unique technical knowledge capacity across the mining, metal and chemical industries with the aim of actively pursuing opportunities where see a competitive advantage.

Applicants who are successful after interviews may be invited to attend a Site Visit if needed.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undertake probity checks.

For more information on one or more of the above opportunities, please apply here today.