Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Control
- Execute short-, medium- and long-term mine production plans in line with business objectives
- Deliver planned ore tonnage and grade to meet processing requirements
- Monitor and track daily, weekly and monthly production performance
- Adjust schedules based on operational constraints, geotechnical conditions and equipment availability
- Coordinate loading, hauling and ore control activities
- Ensure alignment between mining output and plant demands (tonnage, grade and blending)
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
- Promote and maintain a strong zero-harm safety culture
- Ensure full compliance with MHSA, site policies and legal requirements
- Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions
- Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe work practices
- Oversee environmental compliance, including dust control, waste management and water use
Operational Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams
- Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability across shifts
- Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts
- Foster a culture of ownership, discipline and continuous improvement
- Implement short interval control to manage real-time production performance
Equipment & Resource Management
- Maximise equipment utilisation and availability
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimise equipment performance
- Manage workforce deployment to achieve productivity targets
- Identify and address operational bottlenecks
Cost & Budget Control
- Manage and control production costs against budget (cost per tonne)
- Monitor usage of key consumables (e.g. fuel, ground support)
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or output
Quality & Grade Control
- Ensure compliance with grade control and mine design parameters
- Work closely with geology and survey teams to minimise dilution and ore loss
- Maintain strict ore/waste separation and stockpile management
- Support blending strategies to ensure consistent plant feed quality
Reporting & Compliance
- Compile and present production reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Track and report on key KPIs (safety, production, quality, cost)
- Ensure compliance with mine plans, permits and statutory requirements
- Participate in audits and regulatory inspections
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement productivity and efficiency enhancements
- Drive adherence to operational standards and discipline
- Support initiatives to improve mine-to-mill integration and overall performance
Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):
- Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field
- 7–10 years’ mining experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in base metals mining (open pit or underground)
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