Mill Managers are needed to lead the mill processing team and ensure the success of processing operations. They hold a high level of responsibility, motivating their teams and collaborating with other area managers to prepare and implement operational plans for the mill.
Job description
- Always maintain and encourage a safe working environment
- Lead the mill processing plant team, managing all processing personnel and resources
- Prepare and implement operational plans for the mill, and monitor and report progress
- Propose capital expenditure projects for process improvements or capacity expansion
- Prepare production and operating budgets, and monitor and report performance and costs
- Recognize and anticipate operational, technical and safety challenges, taking action to prevent or overcome them, and seeking continuous improvement
- Contribute to business planning and company strategy to improve competitiveness, profitability and growth
- Engage with local communities and regulatory authorities to ensure company policies are met
- Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure continuously safe, and efficient operations
- Collaborate with management and corporate executives to achieve overall business objectives
- Oversee new projects to increase capacity or replace old equipment
- Oversee the recruitment and development of superintendents, supervisors and operators, providing support, encouragement, advice and guidance to build an effective workforce
- Manage relations with trade unions
Mill Managers work in an office in a mill or at a mine site. They lead large teams of people, con tribute to business management and act as an ambassador for the industry, working with other executives and the community alike.
Source: Mining Industry Human Resource Council
