Our client, a leading provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets and a global leader in the provision of ground support in mining and tunnelling is looking to hire a competent and proactive Operations Lead

ROLE PROFILE

Will be responsible for managing operations in West Africa region including underground and surface mining in accordance with all company SHE&S procedures and standards, to meet customer requirements on site and to maintain communication between the customers, head office and operations lead Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

•   Deliver SHE&S Plan for the West Africa Region including Action Management and the Audit Plan
•   Generation of monthly production volume and KPI reports
•   Continuous inventory optimisation an overall cost reduction
•   Generation of effective budgets and continuous monitoring thereof
•   Sales and Operations planning process implementation and delivery
•   Support business growth in West Africa
•   Implementation of new customer-focused product formulations ( and types) in conjunction with Research and Development (R&D ) team
•   Direct government agency liaison to facilitate ease of customer and company’s operations
•   Support of other EMEA operations in the form of information sharing and audit provision
•   Work with local communities (in conjunction with clients) to facilitate community knowledge and the acceptance of West Africa Region operations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in science (Chemical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering)

EXPERIENCE

•   At least 10 years’ experience in the explosives production environment
•   Underground and open cast mining experience
•   Minimum 2 years’ experience in operations management

REQUIREMENT

•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Good project management skills
•   Excellent computer literacy
•   Must be result oriented person
•   Good leadership and alignment skills
•   Good Analytical skills
•   Must be a self-starter
•   Fluent in speaking English ( additional African language will be an added advantage)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply send CVs to:-

opl.pjkt@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 January, 2015