Head of Department Wet Concentration Plant (WCP) Operations
Location
Alemanha | Brazil
Job description
Head of Department Wet Concentration Plant (WCP) Operations.
Grande Côte Operations (GCO), a subsidiary of the Eramet group in Senegal, is active in the development, production and shipping of mineral sands, and more specifically Ilmenite, Zircon, Rutile and Leucoxene. Our ambition is to ensure the sustainability of mineral sands mining in Senegal by relying on committed, competent and motivated employees who are the richness of our organization.
Purpose of the position
Our Mine Operations Direction is looking for a Head of Department (HOD) Wet Concentration Plant (WCP) & Dredge Operations (M/F) on a permanent basis contract based in Diogo, Senegal with a rotational schedule (5 weeks ON x 3 weeks OFF).
The HOD WCP & Dredge Operations will be responsible for safety, production and operations performance of the WCP and the Dredge.
Also, he/she will be the back-to-back of the Mine Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe work environment
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental management standards.
- Conduct incident investigations and safety audits.
- Propose and implement improvements to safety management systems.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Responsible for Production performance and Metrics
- Monitor and achieve daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
- Efficiently manage consumable stocks, controlling costs.
- Ensure product quality meets specifications.
- Produce profitably within approved budget.
- Monitor and report production figures in accordance with company standards.
First-Line maintained operations
- Collaborate with maintenance departments to ensure maximum equipment availability and utilization.
- Follow manufacturer’s specifications to extend equipment life.
- Remedy breakdowns cost-effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure quality repairs by authorized personnel.
- Implement emergency plans to ensure uninterrupted production.
Maintain a Clean Plant/Environment (6S Compliance)
- Keep the plant free of debris and obstacles.
- Maintain grids to standard.
- Promote good housekeeping to staff and contractors at all times.
Develop High Performance Teams
- Encourage active participation in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ensure staff competence and facilitate continuous learning.
- Conduct performance appraisals and coach supervisors.
- Monitor and manage the training needs of all section personnel.
Sound Business Practices
- Optimize operational costs and communicate control mechanisms.
- Implement contingency plans for effective deviation management.
- Analyze section effectiveness and introduce positive changes.
- Improve cost control
About you
- 15 years’ experience in Mineral sands or equivalent industry in a senior management role.
- Strong and proven track record within the Mineral Sands industry.
- Strong team building skills with a focus on working within intercultural environments.
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers
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