Process Manager

Verrus, LLC; California; On-site; USD 155,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verrus, LLC is seeking a Process Manager to join its site leadership team in California. The role focuses on safe, efficient ore processing, delivering production targets and cost performance with hands-on guidance to the processing team.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, planning, staffing, and reporting, while driving continuous improvements and ensuring strong safety and environmental practices across the heap-leach operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years in mining or precious metals processing.
• Strong knowledge of heap-leach gold processing and ADR operations.
• Proven experience in production forecasting, process modeling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME in mineral processing and best practices.
• Maintain field presence to ensure operating systems, controls and risk management.
• Lead processing operations to maximize production efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Identify and implement short- and long-term improvements to processing efficiency and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing processes and equipment performance.
• Coordinate maintenance planning with production requirements and downtime.
• Utilize SAP and MS Office for reporting, analysis and data-driven decisions.
• Perform additional duties to support operations and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an established gold mining company with operations in the Americas. The business is seeking an experienced Process Manager to join its site leadership team and support safe, efficient and cost effective processing operations.

Job Summary

The Process Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient ore processing and leading site operations to achieve production and cost-performance targets. This role provides both leadership and technical guidance to the processing team, ensuring safe operations, hands-on problem solving, and continuous improvement aligned with production plans and organizational standards. Key responsibilities include developing team capability in alignment with company values, as well as overseeing budgeting, production forecasting, planning, staffing, cost control, and overall operational profitability.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter expert in mineral processing and operational best practices.
• Maintain a strong field presence to ensure consistent application of operating systems, procedures, controls, and risk-management practices.
• Lead and manage processing operations to maximize production efficiency, safety performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports aligned with operational goals and budget expectations.
• Identify and recommend short-and long-term improvement initiatives to enhance processing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing processes, systems, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate short-and long-term maintenance planning with production requirements, including scheduled downtime activities.
• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office tools to support operational reporting, analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Perform additional duties as required to support site operations and overall business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and demonstrated relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the mining or precious metals processing industry.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in heap-leach gold processing, including oversight of:
• ADR (Adsorption, Desorption, Recovery) plant
• Metallurgical and assay laboratories
• Refinery operations and gold recoveries
• Proven experience in production forecasting and process modeling.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong financial and budget-management capabilities, including cost control and production optimization.
• Proven ability to lead safe operations within a heap-leach processing facility.

Skills / Knowledge

• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present technical and operational information.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of mining safety, health, and environmental regulations, with a strong commitment to maintaining a robust safety culture.
• Familiarity with crushing and agglomeration preferred but not required.
• The annual pay range for this position starts at $155,000.00 - $206,000.00 based on experience

Key Benefits Provided

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock potential for growth and progression with a top mining company
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay coupled with bonus incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Benefit from a company-matched program designed to support your long-term financial security
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Access extensive medical, dental, and vision plans for your health and well-being
• Paid Time Off: Maintain a healthy work-life balance