Senior Manager Mining - Production (Musina) at Anglo American

Job Description:

​​​​​​The Senior Manager Mining SLC Production will be accountable for leading the mining Production team to deliver safe, sustainable productive outcomes in accordance with annual production plans. Accountable for managing, directing and leading the execution of mining production from the Sub Level Cave and related surface and underground activities. The role requires a strong emphasis on safety, risk management, design, engineering, procurement, cost management, scheduling, construction activities, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Take personal accountability for the Safety Leadership agenda for the SLC Production section, exemplifying and instilling a culture of Zero Harm throughout the business, maintain and encourage a safe work environment at all times.
• Lead the Production team and manage all mining personnel and resources.
• Overseeing the production execution planning, engineering, scheduling, mining quality and construction activities associated with the underground production plan and report on progress.
• Accountable for the operation of trackless mining equipment and the full delivery from the underground SLC production area and any underground scope awarded to the mining contractors associated with production activities. .
• Accountable for the preparation of the production and operational budget , authorizing payments and report performance and costs
• Identify and pro-actively manage all changes and deviations, through the relevant Change Management Process and recommend course of action to mitigate schedule and cost risks. 
• Actively collaborate and integrate with internal and external stakeholders on integration matters, resource allocation, and P101 initiatives affecting the effective and efficient delivery of production targets.
• Propose capital expenditure projects to expand capacity or improve production operations.
• Recognize operational, technical and safety challenges, take action to prevent or overcome them, and continuously seek improvement.
• Contribute to business strategy to improve the company’s competitiveness, profitability and growth.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to ensure company policies are met.
• Oversee the recruitment and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support and guidance to build an effective workforce.
• Manage relations with trade unions.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Mining Engineering.
• Qualification or certification in General Management and / or Project Management - advantageous.
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Mining Operations and Technical experience of large scale, UG mechanized mines .
• Massive mining experience in a Cave Mining Environment (Sub Level Cave, Front Cave and/or Block Cave)
• Large team leadership (5-10 direct reports with large complex teams)
• Technical areas including geology, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, hydrology, mining (pre-production and production), maintenance and engineering.
• Construction / engineering project management of medium to large sized projects
• Project & Mine Management experience of large scale mechanised UG Project &/or Mines.
• Managing partnership best practice performance with Tier 1 Mining Contractors.
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