Head, Mines Operation

Head, Mines Operation

Location: Nigeria
Industry: Cement Manufacturing / Mining
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 25 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head, Mines Operation to lead and manage large-scale mining activities in a highly productive and safety-conscious environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of raw materials while meeting production targets, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.

This position requires a strategic mining professional with extensive operational leadership experience, strong technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all mining operations.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term mine plans to achieve production objectives.
• Ensure continuous supply of raw materials to meet plant production requirements while maintaining required quality standards.
• Coordinate mining activities, including drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, and material handling operations.
• Monitor mining performance against approved budgets, production targets, and operational KPIs.
• Optimize equipment utilization and operational efficiency to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, technicians, operators, and contractors.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve mine performance.
• Collaborate with technical, maintenance, production, and management teams to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and present operational, performance, and production reports to executive management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across mining operations.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications and memberships will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 25 years' progressive experience in mining operations.
• Proven experience managing large-scale open-pit mining operations.
• Demonstrated success in mine planning, production management, and operational leadership.
• Experience within the cement, quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial sector is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mining principles, practices, and operational planning.
• Excellent leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Sound commercial and business acumen with a focus on cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant mining management software.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact mining operation.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.