Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet operational and market demands
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Analyze operational data and adjust plans to optimize output

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure all operations comply with safety and environmental regulations
• Promote a culture of safety and conduct regular safety audits
• Investigate and report incidents, implementing corrective actions

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and manage production staff, including miners, engineers, and support teams
• Conduct performance reviews, provide training, and mentor employees to enhance skills and performance
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment

Resource and Equipment Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and effective utilization of mining equipment and machinery
• Plan and allocate resources, including manpower and materials, to ensure uninterrupted operations

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage budgets for production operations
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or safety

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and performance analysis for senior management
• Maintain accurate records of operations, maintenance, and compliance activities

Minimum

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications in mining safety and operations (e.g., Mine manager’s Certificate) will be advantageous
• Minimum of 10 years in coal mining operations, with at least 6 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience with underground or surface mining methods
• Strong knowledge of coal mining processes and technologies
• Familiarity with mining software and equipment maintenance systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting and cost management
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex problems

Opencast Coal Production Manager position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-07 at 21:22:38 in the Engineering category