Mine & Process Planning Manager

The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The PositionMine & Process Planning Manager

Job Summary

Job Scope/Dimensions

• Ensuring optimum mine feed of approximately 150,000 MT annually.

• Processing to deliver approximately 100,000 MT annually of finished goods.

• Annual overburden campaigns ranging from 500,000 - 1,500,000MT.

• Direct responsibility for the Mining and Process team of 8FTEs.

• LOM reserves of 3MT plus resources.

• Management and optimising HME fleet and its maintenance of approximately $300,000 annually for normal maintenance.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• best-in-class standards are achieved.

• Plans and manages the production process across the site incl. blasting, mining, processing, production planning, inventory control, procurement of consumables, cost control, process maintenance priorities (mechanical and engineering), industrial projects / capex, process improvement, quality, energy consumption optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, in close coordination with the Operations Manager and PM APAC Centre of Excellence.

• Use of IT mining software.

• Optimise Mobile Equipment activities and efficiencies.

• Manage geological and geotechnical activities in close communication with the PM APAC Geology & Mining team. 

• Identify mining and processing faults and initiate their repair or improvement.

• Ensures products are manufactured and delivered on schedule, and within quality standards and cost objectives.

• Develops the site mining plan in coordination with the Operations Manager and with the support of PM APAC CoE.

• Leads optimization in mining and process areas to address competitiveness / demand requirements, incl. capex execution, flexibility and reduction of lead-times,  productivity / energy consumption, cost reduction / continuous improvement (operational excellence) programs, in coordination with Operations Manager and PM APAC CoE.

• Key interfaces: ensures tight coordination on site with Operations Manager, Logistics suppliers, EHS Manager, Maintenance Team and Finance.  

• Compiling mining, process and cost reports for Operations Manager to document performance. 

• Presentation of monthly mining and process reports detailing performance against defined Key Performance Indicators.

• Preparation and delivery of annual process budgets and interim forecast updates.

Position TypeFull time

and

Permanent

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