Senior Mineral Processing Plant Leader - Drive Optimization

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private medical aid

Performance bonus

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Manager for a major mineral processing plant near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead operations, optimize processes, and ensure safe, cost-efficient performance while maximizing mineral recovery.

Requires an MSc in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in mineral processing, with Six Sigma/Lean expertise. On-site role with relocation support within KwaZulu-Natal.

Competenze

• MSc or equivalent in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in mineral processing operations management, preferably in South Africa.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques and process control.

Mansioni

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the mineral processing plant to meet targets safely.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Manage and mentor metallurgists, operators, and technicians.
• Monitor KPIs and perform analyses to identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and geology teams for integrated planning.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting for data integrity.
• Lead plant improvement initiatives and evaluate new technologies.
• Manage the plant budget and control expenditures.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all plant processes.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Process optimization

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

MSc in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Metallurgical accounting systems

Reporting systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Manager for a major mineral processing plant near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead operations, optimize processes, and ensure safe, cost-efficient performance while maximizing mineral recovery.

Requires an MSc in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in mineral processing, with Six Sigma/Lean expertise. On-site role with relocation support within KwaZulu-Natal.