**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to lead and manage the Barroso Lithium Project through construction, ramp-up, and into steady-state mining operation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the project's safe, efficient, and profitable execution. This involves strategic planning, production management, financial oversight, and relationship management with all staff and stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer in setting operations strategy: Work closely with the COO to define the operations strategy and translate it into daily operations to meet the set objectives.
* Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth: Implement operational goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning to ensure the strategy is executed effectively.
* Oversee operations and employee productivity: Ensure that operations are carried out efficiently and that employee productivity is maximized.
* Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention: Partnering with HR to ensure that the processes of recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and employee retention are carried out effectively.
* Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Planning and Direction: Develop and implement long-term strategies for the mine, including production targets, resource allocation, potential expansions, and capital investment.
* Construction/Commissioning Management: Develop and execute the strategy for project construction and robust commissioning plan and staffing.
* Production Management: Oversee all aspects of the mining operation, from daily planning and scheduling to execution and monitoring, ensuring production targets are met.
* Financial Management: Manage the mine's budget, monitor and control costs, and ensure profitability.
* Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks, including safety, environmental, and financial risks.
* Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performance management team, foster a positive work environment, and ensure employee engagement.
* Stakeholder Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with contractors, local government, communities, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, or related field. Master's/MBA, is a plus.
* Minimum of 20 years of experience in the mining industry, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in open pit operations.
* Experience in lithium mine operations is preferred.