Head of Production

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Job Summary:

Responsible for end-to-end operational leadership of Dry (Crushing, Screening, Conveying) and Wet (Beneficiation) Plants. Ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting quality and throughput targets. Drives performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Safety

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure HSE compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary teams.
• Foster accountability, discipline, and teamwork.

2. Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily operations of Dry Plant (crushers, screens, conveyors, stackers) and Wet Plant (HPGR, mills, flotation, separators, filters, tailings).
• Monitor and optimize KPIs: throughput, recovery, quality, availability.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance to maximize uptime.

3. Production Planning & Control

• Develop and execute production plans aligned with ABP.
• Ensure continuous plant operation and coordination across shifts.
• Contribute to shutdown and maintenance planning.

4. Cost & Resource Management

• Manage budgets for energy, consumables, reagents, and labour.
• Implement cost control and optimize resource use.
• Coordinate procurement of spares and services.

5. People Development

• Build a skilled, high-performing team.
• Conduct performance reviews, training, and succession planning.
• Encourage cross-functional learning and development.

6. Compliance & Improvement

• Ensure adherence to legal, OEM, and company standards.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement improvements.
• Support digitalisation and process automation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering.
• 15–20 years in mineral processing with 7–10 years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in Dry and Wet Plant systems.
• Experience in process optimization, team leadership, and cost management.
• Familiar with SAP, PLC/SCADA, and remote site operations.