Chief Operating Officer - Mining

Job Description :

- To lead, direct the team of Operations and Administrative staff in the development and delivery of value-added products and services to customers, in the Mining and Mineral processing markets.

- To provide insights, advice on strategic value addition opportunities such as advanced materials and technologies, Mergers and Acquisitions (M &A).

Job Responsibilities :

Revenue:

a. To be responsible for production contracts of 1 Million Tonnes of material across multiple mining and processing sites

b. To be responsible for 10 % of growth in value and volume each year

c. To be responsible for keeping operational costs low and related metrics

d. To be responsible for maintenance of product quality and delivery

Product and services development :

- To lead the Operations team to successfully deliver value-added products

- To generate new leads and ideas which can support product and services development

Customers :

- To identify customer pain points and find solutions

- To strengthen contacts with customers and to keep records of customer organisation

- To lead senior-level meetings with customers to support the launch, planning

Regulators :

- To liaise and navigate through the regulatory organisation

People management :

- To negotiate yearly product contracts with suppliers/distributors

- Mentor, coach, Share subject matter expertise with the team

- To develop and execute performance management systems and Operations KPIs

Qualification and experience :

- Minimum 15 years of experience in leading large, matrix operations in engineering-oriented organizations.

- Prior experience in a senior management role is a must.

- Demonstrated experience in leading positive change and negotiations with key stakeholders. Proven track record of delivery targets.

- Knowledge of Chemistry, Paints and Coatings would be beneficial.

Skillsets :

- Strong leadership skills

- Ability to manage people and build teams

- Negotiation and collaboration

- Readiness to domestic and/or international travel (up to 30% of the time)