Mine Operations Director

About the Role

The position of Underground Mining Superintendent is a senior leadership opportunity that drives production across multiple underground operations.

This role requires individuals with experience in underground mining, project management, or engineering, who can lead teams and drive change. Key responsibilities include:

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• Providing strong leadership to underground mining teams\
• Utilizing proven knowledge and experience in high-speed development\
• Driving operational planning, scheduling, and safe work execution\
• Managing team performance, development, and behavior to meet goals\
• Overseeing cost management and workforce planning to maintain business continuity\
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational targets\
• Ensuring compliance with mining regulations and standards\
• Developing and implementing strategies to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity\
• Fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration\
• Maintaining open communication channels with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and suppliers\
• Leading by example, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and professionalism\
• Sustaining a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion\
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions\
• Collaborating with HR and other departments to develop and implement talent management strategies\
• Participating in performance reviews, providing feedback, and coaching to support employee growth and development\
• Building relationships with external partners, suppliers, and contractors to ensure seamless operations\
• Contributing to the development and implementation of business strategies, goals, and objectives\
• Engaging with the community, promoting the company's values and mission\
• Representing the organization at industry events, conferences, and meetings\
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to plan and execute events, training sessions, and workshops\
• Facilitating cross-functional teams to address complex issues, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions\
• Implementing and maintaining effective risk management strategies to mitigate potential risks and threats\
• Collaborating with IT to identify and address technical issues, ensuring system uptime and data security\
• Providing regular updates to senior management, boards of directors, and other stakeholders on key performance indicators (KPIs), progress toward goals, and areas for improvement\
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation to ensure transparency and accountability\
• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing employment, health, safety, and environmental matters\
• Supporting organizational change initiatives, leading by example, and communicating effectively with employees throughout the process\
• Maintaining confidentiality, handling sensitive information, and adhering to data protection protocols\
• Performing other duties as assigned by senior management or the board of directors\
• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the organization's vision, mission, values, and goals\
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement within the organization\
• Encouraging a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity among colleagues, customers, and stakeholders\
• Building strong relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and external partners to drive business growth and success\
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements, streamlining workflows, and reducing waste\
• Developing and maintaining a network of professional contacts, staying updated on industry developments, and seeking advice from peers and mentors\
• Communicating proactively with employees, managers, and other stakeholders to address concerns, provide feedback, and share ideas\
• Maintaining open lines of communication with the executive team, sharing insights, suggestions, and recommendations to inform decision-making\
• Supporting organizational events, such as town hall meetings, team-building activities, and volunteer programs\
• Facilitating open dialogue, encouraging constructive feedback, and fostering a positive and respectful work environment\
• Enhancing customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, addressing complaints, and delivering exceptional service\
• Providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff members to support their growth and development\
• Engaging in ongoing self-reflection, identifying areas for personal growth and professional development\
• Embodying the organization's values, principles, and behaviors in daily work, serving as a role model for others\
• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the organization's products, services, and market landscape\
• Exploring new markets, identifying opportunities for expansion, and developing strategies to capitalize on them\
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, launch, and promote new products, services, or features\
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and partners\
• Supporting innovation, experimentation, and calculated risk-taking to drive business growth and competitiveness\
• Sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices with colleagues, both within and outside the organization\
• Maintaining a current understanding of industry trends, competitor activity, and market fluctuations\
• Engaging in ongoing learning, pursuing certifications, and attending workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current\
• Advocating for the organization's interests, reputation, and brand within the industry and wider community\
• Representing the organization at networking events, conferences, and trade shows\
• Developing and maintaining a strong network of professional contacts, connections, and influencers within the industry and beyond\
• Sharing knowledge, insights, and perspectives with others to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement\
• Maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with colleagues, supervisors, and external partners\
• Providing constructive feedback, recognition, and rewards to colleagues for outstanding performance and contributions\
• Encouraging a culture of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the organization\
• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the organization's financial performance, budget, and forecasting processes\
• Supporting the development and implementation of business plans, goals, and objectives\
• Engaging with external partners, suppliers, and contractors to negotiate agreements, contracts, and partnerships\
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation to ensure transparency and accountability\
• Supporting organizational change initiatives, communicating effectively with employees throughout the process\
• Performing other duties as assigned by senior management or the board of directors