Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Control Execute short-, medium- and long-term mine production plans in line with business objectives Deliver planned ore tonnage and grade to meet processing requirements Monitor and track daily, weekly and monthly production performance Adjust schedules based on operational constraints, geotechnical conditions and equipment availability Coordinate loading, hauling and ore control activities Ensure alignment between mining output and plant demands (tonnage, grade and blending) Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Promote and maintain a strong zero-harm safety culture Ensure full compliance with MHSA, site policies and legal requirements Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe work practices Oversee environmental compliance, including dust control, waste management and water use Operational Leadership Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability across shifts Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts Foster a culture of ownership, discipline and continuous improvement Implement short interval control to manage real-time production performance Equipment & Resource Management Maximise equipment utilisation and availability Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimise equipment performance Manage workforce deployment to achieve productivity targets Identify and address operational bottlenecks Cost & Budget Control Manage and control production costs against budget (cost per tonne) Monitor usage of key consumables (e.g. fuel, ground support) Support budgeting and forecasting processes Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or output Quality & Grade Control Ensure compliance with grade control and mine design parameters Work closely with geology and survey teams to minimise dilution and ore loss Maintain strict ore/waste separation and stockpile management Support blending strategies to ensure consistent plant feed quality Reporting & Compliance Compile and present production reports (daily, weekly, monthly) Track and report on key KPIs (safety, production, quality, cost) Ensure compliance with mine plans, permits and statutory requirements Participate in audits and regulatory inspections Continuous Improvement Identify and implement productivity and efficiency enhancements Drive adherence to operational standards and discipline Support initiatives to improve mine-to-mill integration and overall performance Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile) Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field 7–10 years’ mining experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role Proven experience in base metals mining (open pit or underground) #J-18808-Ljbffr