Site Operations Director
We are seeking a Site Operations Director. In this role, you will oversee operations, site geology, mine management, maintenance, logistics, and technical services at the site, ensuring operational readiness and effective plant operation. The Site Operations Director will oversee all daily operations of the multiple integrated plants, from production and manufacturing to developing and subsequently ensuring policies and procedures are followed. The role will be responsible for developing and/or reviewing processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Review, create and implement a positive safety culture for the site with the right procedures and programs.
Be pro-active in all aspects of operational safety, efficient utilization of resources, continuous improvement concepts and projects, encouraging teamwork between disciplines and departments.
Lead the Operations & Business Readiness (OBR) team to drive on-time and on-budget ramp-up of operation, including project management, monthly reporting, coordination of all functions to ensure alignment, schedule management, and providing updates for company investors.
Assist the leadership in developing the overall business strategy, particularly with regard to manufacturing systems and improvements to operational and maintenance strategies.
Set up the operations team to commission and start up the plant and bring it to design capacity.
Act as a gatekeeper for project changes to facilitate cost and schedule improvements without jeopardizing future operations.
Implement ERP and Operations Management systems at the site with the different functional teams.
Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Provide input and direction in regards to site management and operations for future Phases of production.
Optimize plans with site geology and mining management.
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping or logistics management.
Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus such as ISO-9001, ISO-140001, and ISO-45001.
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
Fifteen or more years’ experience serving as a manager or similar role in the chemical or mineral industry.
Proven work experience as a Plant Manager.
Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles and systems (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
Strong understanding of chemical process engineering principles and unit operations.
Experience with large scale chemical, mineral, and hydrometallurgical processes is preferred.
Experience in an OSHA PSM facility is required.