Production Manager (Zinc), Kathu

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning&Control

Execute short-, medium- and long-term mine production plans in line with business objectives

Deliver planned ore tonnage and grade to meet processing requirements

Monitor and track daily, weekly and monthly production performance

Adjust schedules based on operational constraints, geotechnical conditions and equipment availability

Coordinate loading, hauling and ore control activities

Ensure alignment between mining output and plant demands (tonnage, grade and blending)

Safety, Health&Environment (SHE)

Promote and maintain a strong zero-harm safety culture

Ensure full compliance with MHSA, site policies and legal requirements

Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions

Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe work practices

Oversee environmental compliance, including dust control, waste management and water use

Operational Leadership

Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams

Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability across shifts

Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts

Foster a culture of ownership, discipline and continuous improvement

Implement short interval control to manage real-time production performance

Equipment&Resource Management

Maximise equipment utilisation and availability

Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimise equipment performance

Manage workforce deployment to achieve productivity targets

Identify and address operational bottlenecks

Cost&Budget Control

Manage and control production costs against budget (cost per tonne)

Monitor usage of key consumables (e.g. fuel, ground support)

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or output

Quality&Grade Control

Ensure compliance with grade control and mine design parameters

Work closely with geology and survey teams to minimise dilution and ore loss

Maintain strict ore/waste separation and stockpile management

Support blending strategies to ensure consistent plant feed quality

Reporting&Compliance

Compile and present production reports (daily, weekly, monthly)

Track and report on key KPIs (safety, production, quality, cost)

Ensure compliance with mine plans, permits and statutory requirements

Participate in audits and regulatory inspections

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement productivity and efficiency enhancements

Drive adherence to operational standards and discipline

Support initiatives to improve mine-to-mill integration and overall performance

Job Experience&Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile)

Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field

7–10 years’ mining experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role

Proven experience in base metals mining (open pit or underground)

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