Senior Operations Manager - Mining & Energy

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead mining and energy operations in the Kimberley region. You will oversee day-to-day activities across sites, drive safety, productivity, and cost efficiency, and align operations with strategic objectives.

This executive role requires a proven track record, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and capital expenditure while promoting continuous improvement and strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making under pressure.
• Experience managing operating budgets and capex.
• Deep knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all operational activities across production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve output, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and capex planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operations teams toward high performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Budget management

Safety & compliance

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Operations Manager to lead their mining and energy operations in the Kimberley region. This executive role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, productivity, and safety across all sites. You will be responsible for strategic planning, resource management, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the operational teams. This is a key leadership position within a company committed to sustainable resource development and contributing to the region's economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of operational activities, including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve company goals for output, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management, with significant experience in the mining and/or energy sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational environments and driving efficiency gains.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision‑making capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of operational best practices, safety regulations, and environmental management.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package commensurate with experience and responsibility.
• Comprehensive executive benefits, including health insurance and a generous retirement fund.
• Performance‑based bonuses and potential for long‑term incentives.
• Opportunity to lead significant operations in a resource‑rich region.
• A challenging and rewarding career in the vital mining and energy industries.