General Manager - Quarry Operations at a Quarry Company

An indigenous quarry company but with a global perspective and culture is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager - Quarry Operations

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• Oversee The Quarry’s production system in line with set objectives as well as demands from clients
• Ensure the Quarry’s production processes and tools are up to standard
• Plan and coordinate drill and blast activities in a cost-effective and safe manner

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee The Quarry’s production system in line with set objectives as well as demands from clients
• Ensure the Quarry’s production processes and tools are up to standard
• Plan and coordinate drill and blast activities in a cost-effective and safe manner
• Plan and coordinate excavation, hauling and delivery of blasted materials in a safe and timely manner
• Set performance objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as assess performance of Operations Manager, Internal Fleet Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Electrical and Control Room Supervisor, Sales Supervisor, Administration Manager and Accounts Manager
• Excellent management covering Production, Preventative Maintenance Planning, OPEX Control Dashboard Reporting
• Inventory and Explosive Management and Reporting
• Advise the Board (through the Group Executive Management Team) on best practices on mining and extraction
• Promote safe and environmental-friendly practices during daily operations
• Build and nurture relationships with all stakeholders within and outside the company
• Prepare the annual quarry budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals in compliance with company policy guidelines
• Ensure that all records with respect to quarry operations are up to date and accurate
• Make recommendations (if need be) with good business justification for the expansion/acquisition of more land for mining and extraction activities
• Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and other team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities
• Make periodic (monthly or periodic as decided) presentation to Executive Management team on quarry operations
• Any other work-related duties as assigned by the MD/CEO

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of 90% minimum performance level of all direct reports
• 100% achievement of approved quarry operations objectives/targets within budget and timeframes
• 100% implementation of quarry operations policies and SOPs
• Achievement of 95% minimum reduction of theft and waste of resources

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining, Geology or any other Geoscience discipline
• Minimum of 7-10 years cognate experience Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline as well as relevant professional certification(s)f would be an added advantage

Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes:

• Excellent understanding of mining and extraction as well as general quarry business
• Proven track record in developing and nurturing quarry businesses in competitive markets
• Good knowledge of use of mining and extraction tools and machinery
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Assertiveness
• Strategic leadership skills
• Time management
• Should be conversant with Microsoft Office 365
• Project Execution/Management.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Expatriate candidates from Southern part of Africa especially Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.