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About the job Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager

An opportunity exists for an experienced bilingual (French and English) Operations Manager that has extensive experience in Managing Mining Process Plants and understands Operations and Maintenance in the Mining sector. The company has experienced substantial growth and now requires a seasoned professional to assist with the management of various Operations and/or Maintenance in the business. The company delivers the following services:

  • Project Support (Project Management, Operational Readiness, Procurement Support),
  • Operations Support (Operations and Maintenance Management, Operations and Maintenance optimisation, Skills Development)
  • Skills Supply
  • Systems Implementation (EAM, CMMS, DMS, Condition monitoring)

The company has operations in various African countries and companies in Mauritius, South Africa, France, Guinea and Angola.

The candidate will be required to travel regularly to the various operating sites, and will have the flexibility to work at any of the offices in the group (France Calvados, South Africa Cape, Mauritius Port Louis) or remotely. The Operations Manager will be responsible to manage certain operational contracts, carry out consulting work including Operations and Asset Management assessments, and for certain business development initiatives.

So if you are looking for an adventure and challenge and want to be part of a young and energetic company wanting to contribute to Africa's development, then this opportunity will be for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Management of Operational services Contracts (Operations and/or Maintenance; Operational Readiness)
    • Assist with selection and appointment of team for services contracts, or support from partner companies
    • Mobilisation of team members
    • Development of implementation/ services plan for client, set up steercom and drive regular reviews of progress, ensure deliverables are met
    • Manage team members to ensure that contract deliverables are met
    • Visit sites regularly to meet with team and client
  • Operations and Asset Management Assessments and consulting:
    • Carry out Operations and Asset Management Assessments for clients to identify gaps and opportunities, which will lead into proposal development
    • Programme manage and participate in the assessments or consulting work (incl system implementation) and manage personnel/partners to ensure that deliverables and deadlines are met
    • Present findings and proposals to clients
  • Business Development initiatives
    • Identify pipeline of potential clients and contracts,
    • Identify tenders to participate in,
    • Support proposal development including costings,
    • Client liaison and contract negotiations
    • Developing partnerships, identify partners for certain opportunities
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Ensure ongoing communication with client
  • Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.
  • Implement a culture of safe operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

  • More than 10 years experience in Operations and Maintenance, Asset management, Business development in a senior role gained within the Mining Industry (Fixed and Mobile Plant)

Qualifications:

  • National Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical -, Industrial -, Electrical, - Mining, - Metallurgical. - Process Engineering

Additional Requirements:

  • Project management skills and certification will be an advantage (PMP or equivalent)
  • Advanced knowledge of operations and maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation
  • Knowledge of Production Management Software
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Knowledge of TPM and RCM concepts and principles.
  • Knowledge of ISO 55000/50001 standards will be an advantage
  • Lean and Six Sigma certifications will be beneficial
  • Portuguese communications skills will be an advantage

Competencies:

  • Optimise business performance
  • Remain composed and resilient
  • Focused on achieving results
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines
  • Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
  • Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion

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