Head of Mining - Underground Operations (m/f/d)

Careermine; Willanzheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Permanent contract

30 days vacation

Company pension

Canteen and Barista coffee bar

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

Knauf Gips KG is seeking an experienced mining leader to oversee underground operations across EMEA in a safety‑driven, efficiency‑oriented environment. You will partner with local management to ensure reliable execution of development, drivage, and underground infrastructure projects while upholding global standards.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, international experience, fluent German and English, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Underground Mining, Tunnelling or a comparable technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in underground mining operations with senior technical or leadership roles.
• Fluent in German and English; willing to travel up to 50% across EMEA.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for underground mining operations and development projects.
• Support local management in safe, efficient activities; act as senior technical authority.
• Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement of standards, equipment use and productivity.
• Plan and execute short-, medium- and long-term mine development and CAPEX projects.
• Lead and develop technical teams, promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Mining leadership

Underground mining

Geotechnical knowledge

German/English bilingual

Ausbildung

Degree in Mining Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say 'yes'?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for underground mining operations and related development projects across EMEA, with a strong focus on occupational safety, operational reliability, productivity and cost optimization
• Support local management teams in delivering safe and efficient underground mining activities, while acting as a senior technical authority and trusted advisor on mining operations, infrastructure and development matters
• Monitor operational and financial performance, analyze key KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen technical standards, equipment utilization, process efficiency and overall mine performance
• Contribute to the planning and execution of short-, medium- and long-term mine development, new underground projects and approved CAPEX investments, ensuring technical rigor, operational continuity and timely delivery
• Lead, coach and develop technical teams and local organizations, while promoting a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, knowledge sharing and alignment with global mining standards and long-term raw material strategy

Who you are

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Underground Mining, Tunnelling or a comparable technical discipline, ideally complemented by additional qualifications in areas such as rock mechanics, ventilation, geotechnics, explosives, project management or mine safety
• Extensive years of relevant experience in underground mining operations, including a proven track record in senior technical or operational leadership roles, ideally within an international mining or industrial environment
• Strong technical and practical expertise in underground extraction, mine development, drivage, ground support, ventilation, mine safety systems and, where applicable, drilling and blasting
• Solid understanding of operational and commercial aspects, including mine development planning, cost control, budgeting, KPI management, regulatory compliance, underground safety standards and the implementation of mine development or new mine projects
• Credible, hands-on and safety-focused leader with strong communication skills, fluent in German and English and willing to travel up to 50% across EMEA

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.