Process Manager – West Africa

Reference: VS63
Salary: Negotiable
Start: ASAP

Process Manager – West Africa

Our client is currently seeking a Process Manager for West Africa who will lead the execution of the long-term strategy for a moderately complex processing operation, including milling and dump leaching.

Responsibilities

· Develop and operationalize long-term strategies for the processing operations at the Mine

· Develops and executes short and intermediate term strategies that support the growth of processing operations; ensures strategies are concretely linked to the organization’s long-term strategy

· Leads the execution of strategies in processing to enhance current practices and performances and sets priorities and allocates resources

· Manages the human, financial, and operational resources of the processing group.
Formulates the annual operating and capital budgets for mill and dump leach operations consistent with the companies’ established financial guidelines and business planning process

· Participates with the General Manager and other senior staff to set production goals and policy for the mine and then direct the activities of the processing staff to achieve those production goals

· Maintains costs within budget by controlling usage of labour, power, and supplies, while maintaining high productivity

· Produces monthly reports for the processing department and develops and implements business practices and policies within the processing group that align with the organization’s overall strategy

· Implements processes, policies, systems, and practices within mill and dump leach operations that maximize operational efficiencies and competitive advantage

· Acts as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives; models organizational values, sets the cultural tone, and prioritizes business goals

· Implements strategies in all areas of process / mill to achieve production goals and directs the Mill Operations, the metallurgical accounting and testing activities and assay lab activities

· Identifies strategies and key performance goals and acts as an advisor to direct reports; works to overcome challenges and barriers, and minimize risk

· Sets performance targets and measures, monitors, and manages the overall performance of the function and direct reports

· Builds the capabilities of the team to enhance the mill and dump leach operations ability to achieve financial and operating strategy; hires appropriately, leverages the talents of the function and takes corrective action where necessary

· Ensures there is a comprehensive and effective succession management strategy in place for the function; identifies succession role requirements and high potential talent, and actively develops key talent Sustainability Expectations

· Develops policies and procedures relating to safety, the environment and individual and organizational development.

· Ensures that direct reports and respective work areas are in compliance with Health and Safety policies and regulations.

· Ensures direct reports have the necessary training, skills, knowledge, and tools to do their jobs safely.

· Provides support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety and observes operations to detect the violation of safety regulations and compiles safety and production records.

· Assists in accident and incident investigations and ensures that recommendations are implemented by agreed upon dates.

Requirements

BA or BSc degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering required or equivalent work experience
Formal professional designation in appropriate area of expertise
8 - 12 years of related work experience
Experience in a leadership role within the mining industry
International experience, preferably in Africa
Detailed knowledge of all phases of gold processing, including grinding and agitated leaching with cyanide, carbon absorption and regenerations, and refining Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements
General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions

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