Operational Raw Material Processing Manager

Omya Group; Egerkingen; Remote; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Group is seeking an Operational Raw Material Processing Manager to ensure safe, compliant operations at its raw material preparation facilities in Switzerland. You will analyze plant performance, lead improvement projects, and support global standards while coordinating with regional teams.

The role requires a Master’s in mineral processing or related field, 10+ years in raw materials, and the ability to travel up to 30% internationally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mineral processing or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the raw materials industry.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing technologies and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Assure and support safe operations of Omya’s raw material preparation facilities.
• Evaluate performance and prepare action plans for beneficiation and processing.
• Support global network and group standards for raw material preparation operations.
• Develop financial models for raw material preparation processes and investments.
• Travel internationally up to 30% to coordinate with sites and stakeholders.

Skills

Mineral processing expertise

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Mineral Process Engineering

Master’s degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

## Operational Raw Material Processing ManagerApply: Egerkingen: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 6, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR018649**Tasks*** Assure and support healthy & safe operations of Omya’s raw material preparation facilities* Assure and support sustainable operations in terms of environment and regulatory requirements* Evaluating, consolidating and analyzing remotely the performance of raw material preparation installations and mineral benefaction performance (crushing, screening, Sensor Based Sorting, classification etc.)* Evaluate and analyses beneficiation relevant incidents and preparation of action plans* Provide support on technical, financial and safety issues to sites (last line of defense)* Running and supervision specific projects on operational level – e.g. SBS projects new installations/testing/improvement existing sites, etc.* Support the global network and activities related to raw material preparation operations: flow sheets, machine selection and operation* Support implementation of group standards and guidelines related to raw material preparation operations* Support the coordination of the design of raw material preparation plants in cooperation with the Regional Mining Managers* Development of financial models for raw material preparation processes (investments as well as operational expense) **Requirements*** Master’s degree in Mineral Process Engineering (preferred), Mining Engineering, Mineralogy, or a related technical field* 10+ years of professional experience in the raw materials industry* Strong expertise in raw material processing and mineral beneficiation* Sound understanding of mineral processing technologies and industrial operations as well as financial aspect of the different technologies* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment* Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally up to 30% of the time **Contac**tDaniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner