Site Head- Bauxite Mining

Role & responsibilities

Business Strategy Alignment:

• Collaborate with the business leadership to align mining operations strategy with overall business objectives and production targets.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth and ensure alignment between mining operations and organizational goals.

Operational Control and Direction:

• Ensure stringent adherence to safety standards, including DGMS (Directorate General of Mines Safety) compliances, forest department regulations, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strategically deploy resources, including equipment and personnel, to optimize productivity and cost-effectiveness while meeting all compliance standards.

Resource Deployment and Management:

• Strategically deploy resources, including equipment and personnel, to maximize operational efficiency and meet production targets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and execute proactive strategies for addressing seasonal challenges.

Collaboration with Engineering Teams:

• Work closely with engineering teams to plan and execute mining operations effectively, leveraging technical expertise to overcome challenges.
• Engage in proactive planning to address seasonal challenges and optimize operational performance throughout the year.

Customer Interaction and Quality Assurance:

• Resolve customer queries related to product quality, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Safety Management:

• Ensure implementation and adherence to the highest standards of Safety, Health, and Environmental management (IMS) programmes and objectives.
• Zero Tolerance regarding safe work practices and implement safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate risks and hazards in mining operations.
• Conduct regular safety rounds, inspections, and audits to identify potential safety gaps and areas for improvement.
• Implement corrective actions to address identified safety gaps promptly, minimizing the risk of accidents or incidents in the workplace.

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification:

BE/ B. Tech (Mining/ Any other Engineering field). Preferably MBA from a premier institute.

Relevant Experience:

• 10-15 years relevant experience in the mining industry with relevant commercial knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in developing and managing large infra contracts/ EPC/ outsource activities
• Experience in managing people with respect to skills development and succession and career planning
• Experience to manage/lead viability project studies and to evaluate projects, financial evaluations of projects.
• High level of analytical ability and commercial acumen
• Should have exposure of digitization, automation and technology-based processes.

Key Stakeholders:

Internal Stakeholders:

• Mining technical and operations personnel
• Senior Executive Management team
• Site Team

External Stakeholders:

• Local community
• Mining consultants
• Statutory & local govt. authorities Customers, Vendors, Partners

Preferred candidate profile

BTech/BE (Mining) with 10-15 Years experience into Leadership role