Production Supervisor (Process Plant / SCADA / Open-Pit / Mining / Iron Ore) – West Africa

Reference Number: 017-0130KV

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee process plant operations, ensuring compliance with HSE and HR policies while meeting KPI targets and daily production goals. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and mining teams to optimize plant performance and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE and HR policies, procedures, and regulations, fostering a culture of safety and a commitment to Zero Harm.
• Monitor and drive process plant KPIs, aiming to exceed targets and achieve the lowest possible cost per ton of production. This includes managing daily production, concentrate grade, recovery, and other key metrics.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and troubleshooting, ensuring efficient and high-quality resolution of defects.
• Supervise operational personnel, ensuring safe and efficient work practices.
• Report incidents, equipment failures, and potential issues to the Processing Superintendent immediately.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve plant availability and utilization. Coordinate with mining operations to ensure optimal feed and blend ratios.
• Utilize Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to enhance process circuit performance.
• Oversee smooth and efficient plant operations, maintaining quality control and optimizing production.
• Maintain strong communication and coordination with subcontractors and other departments to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Monitor pumps and equipment performance, updating field operators, the powerhouse control room, and other relevant teams on shutdowns, start-ups, and scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure pre-start equipment checks are performed by plant operators before commencing operations.
• Verify that a qualified electrician isolates equipment before any maintenance or inspection work begins.
• Submit work requests for faulty equipment and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure the sampling process is conducted accurately and on schedule.
• Lead toolbox talks and safe task instructions (STI) to promote best practices and safety awareness.
• Analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions to improve process efficiency.

Requirements:

• Relevant Industry Qualification.
• 3-5 years hands on experience working on a process plant, including 5 years at Supervisory level.
• Proficiency in root cause failure analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong focus on health and safety standards and compliance.
• In line with the company’s diversification initiatives, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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