Job Location: Dakar, Senegal
Reported By : 67 Direct reportees, including 2 expatriates, and oversee a workforce of 100 employees and 500, Agency personnel Compliance & Testing.
Reporting To : 2 MDs from JV partners & CEO ; VP
Technical Qualifications & Knowledge:
Technical Degree in Mining / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering (advanced qualifications preferred).
Certification Related To: Mine safety, Environmental compliance, Explosive handling (PESOrelated), Business Administration
Strong Compliance & Processing Plant Experience:
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Execution; Operational Excellence; Project & Expansion Leadership
- Regulatory & Government Interface; Financial Discipline
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership;
- Should be able to read, write and speak in English.
Job Experience:
- 2025+ years of progressive mining operations experience, including mineral processing exposure.
- Proven experience managing heavy earthmoving machinery (HEMM), mine planning, and production optimization.
- Experience driving capacity expansion, operational turnaround, and efficiency improvement projects.
- Should have dealt with expatriate employees
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Leadership Mining & Processing
- Lead end-to-end phosphate mining and processing operations, ensuring delivery of production targets aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee annual mining of 15 million cubic meters of OB/ROM and manage current processing capacity of 3.5 LMT per annum, with planned expansion to 7 LMT.
- Implement robust operating procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient performance across mining and plant operations.
- Drive throughput optimization, plant reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making.
2. Safety, Regulatory & Compliance Governance
- Ensure full compliance with Senegalese mining regulations, environmental standards, and statutory requirements.
- Lead workplace safety programs, risk assessments, and audits aligned with global mining safety standards.
- Promote a zero-harm culture and enforce environmental and operational compliance across sites.
3. Production Planning, Quality & Process Control
- Develop and execute integrated production plans to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
- Implement quality assurance systems to ensure phosphate output meets blending and processing specifications.
- Monitor operational KPIs and initiate corrective actions to maintain performance and yield targets.
4. Financial & Resource Management
- Develop and manage operational budgets, including cost optimization and capital expenditure planning.
- Ensure efficient allocation of manpower, equipment, utilities, and critical inputs to sustain uninterrupted operations.
- Align resource planning with expansion and long-term growth objectives.
5. Project Execution & Capacity Expansion
- Lead the establishment and commissioning of:
- Wet Plant ; SSP Plant and Second Fixed Processing Plant
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to defined technical specifications.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
6. Supply Chain & Logistics Oversight
- Oversee logistics for transport of mined phosphate to blending and export points, ensuring integration with downstream fertilizer operations.
- Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure availability of critical materials and infrastructure support.
7. Commercial Responsibility (Future Scope)
- Assume leadership of SSP sales operations in the next phase.
- Align production planning with market demand and drive revenue growth and profitability.
8. People Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead 67 direct reportees, including 2 expatriates, and oversee a workforce of 100 employees and 500 CWM personnel.
- Drive workforce planning, performance management, capability development, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, safety, and ethical conduct.
9. Stakeholder & Government Relations
- Maintain proactive engagement with government authorities, regulators, and community stakeholders to ensure operational continuity.
- Support strategic alignment and reporting requirements in partnership with key stakeholders.
10. Risk Management & Operational Innovation
- Identify and mitigate operational, environmental, and supply chain risks through structured risk management frameworks.
- Champion modernization initiatives including automation, digital monitoring tools, and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
Please expedite and send the updated resume along with requested details and confirmation of interest.
Regards,
Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader
Ms. Swati Sharma
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