OPERATIONS HEAD

Job Description : OPERATIONS HEAD ZAMBIA listed metals recovery and processing company operating across Africa, specialising in advanced pyro- and hydro-metallurgical solutions with a strong presence in the Zambian Copperbelt. They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their operations. The successful candidate will oversee the production, maintenance, and logistics teams, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and efficient operations while delivering high-quality finished products. Responsibilities: Lead all mining and processing operational activities, overseeing personnel, resources, and performance across production, maintenance, and logistics. Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community forums. Provide governance and direction across all operational units to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Compile, implement, and review production and maintenance strategies quarterly in line with the business plan. Identify and implement optimization strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead knowledge-transfer programmes and embed a culture of operational ownership. Oversee and recommend capital expenditure projects and ensure effective execution. Ensure full compliance with Safety, Health, Quality, and Environmental standards. Manage production standards and targets, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Ensure strict adherence to legislation, engineering standards, company policies, and procedures. Oversee performance management, training and development, and disciplinary processes. Drive effective communication across operational teams. Manage operational budgets and ensure cost control and financial discipline. Requirements: Qualification and Skill B.Eng. or National Diploma in Metallurgical or Mining Engineering. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the copper mining and processing environment. Demonstrated ability to lead operational teams in an African mining context, preferably Zambia. High proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical excellence. Results-oriented, strong communication skills, safety leadership, innovation, and effective stakeholder engagement. Benefits and Contractual information: Two-year fixed-term contract. Competitive remuneration package. Opportunity to work within an innovative, fast-growing metals processing organization.

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