Production Manager – Mining Services

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the mining plant’s operations, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, health, environment and quality. This role requires strong leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver consistent on‑time‑in‑full (OTIF) service to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) compliance at all times and improve the plant’s SHEQ performance.
• Plan and conduct quality audits, close internal and external non‑conformances within required timeframes.
• Develop people performance, provide training and coaching to enhance workforce competencies.
• Implement manufacturing policies, monitor daily production, and optimise plant efficiency at optimal cost.
• Address customer requirements, investigate complaints, and reduce waste to improve satisfaction.
• Assist in preparing and managing production/operations budgets, controlling costs against forecasts.
• Prepare regular operational reports to guide senior management decisions.

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.
• Knowledge of total quality management, Six Sigma, production processes and project management (preferred).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Six Sigma methodology
• Quality Management systems
• Production Process Management
• Project Management
• Safety Management (SHE)