Production Manager for Mining Operations

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the mining plant’s operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and cost efficiency. This senior role requires strategic planning, team leadership, and continuous improvement of processes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) compliance and improve the plant’s SHEQ profile.
• Plan and conduct quality audits, close non‑conformances, and support the Quality Officer in complaint investigations.
• Develop workforce capabilities through training, coaching, and career progression initiatives.
• Implement manufacturing policies, monitor daily production, and optimise plant efficiency at optimal cost.
• Prepare and manage production budgets, control operating costs, and produce performance reports for senior management.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related field.
• 5‑7 years of proven experience in production, quality management or SHE management within a relevant industry.
• Professional certification as a Safety practitioner and/or Quality Management practitioner.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving and customer relationship skills.

Required skills

• Six Sigma methodology
• Total Quality Management processes
• Project management
• Production process optimisation