General Manager

Job Description : General Manager, Quarry Operations NIGERIA Job objective: To plan, coordinate, execute and monitor the day-to-day mining and extraction operations to support business objectives as set by the Board of Directors. · Oversee The Quarry’s production system in line with set objectives as well as demands from clients · Ensure the Quarry’s production processes and tools are up to standard · Plan and coordinate drill and blast activities in a cost-effective and safe manner · Plan and coordinate excavation, hauling and delivery of blasted materials in a safe and timely manner · Set performance objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as assess performance of Operations Manager, Internal Fleet Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Electrical and Control Room Supervisor, Sales Supervisor, Administration Manager and Accounts Manager · Excellent management covering Production, Preventative Maintenance Planning, OPEX Control Dashboard Reporting · Inventory and Explosive Management and Reporting · Advise the Board (through the Group Executive Management Team) on best practices on mining and extraction · Promote safe and environmental-friendly practices during daily operations · Build and nurture relationships with all stakeholders within and outside the company · Prepare the annual quarry budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals in compliance with company policy guidelines · Ensure that all records with respect to quarry operations are up to date and accurate · Make recommendations (if need be) with good business justification for the expansion/acquisition of more land for mining and extraction activities · Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and other team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities · Make periodic (monthly or periodic as decided) presentation to Executive Management team on quarry operations · Any other work-related duties as assigned by the MD/CEO · Excellent understanding of mining and extraction as well as general quarry business · Proven track record in developing and nurturing quarry businesses in competitive markets · Good knowledge of use of mining and extraction tools and machinery · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Excellent people management skills · Excellent interpersonal skills · Emotional intelligence · Assertiveness · Strategic leadership skills · Time management · Should be conversant with Microsoft Office 365 · Project Execution/Management · Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geology or any other Geoscience discipline · Minimum of 10+ years cognate experience · Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline as well as relevant professional certification(s)f would be an added advantage · Expatriate candidates encouraged to apply.

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