The Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Sadiola (SEMOS SA) is looking for a General Manager of Operations to manage the newly created Business Unit Operations.

Type of contract:  Permanent contract

Job category:  General Manager / Senior Management Position

Job title: General Manager of Operations

Requirements :

• Education: A recognized B.Sc. (Bac +5) or similar degree, preferably with a relevant technical background;
• Proven experience in the mining sector, preferably in open pit gold mining in West Africa, would be an asset;
• At least eight (8) to ten (10) years proven experience in a management position;
• Computer literate with intermediate or advanced skills (Excel, Word, Power Point);
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Very good communicator;
• Excellent knowledge of French and English.

Content of the Position :

• Delivering the results of the business plan as expected by the board, shareholders and stakeholders;
• Set business targets, major objectives and priorities for the operations department;
• Manage mine volumes and grades according to plans;
• Ensure plant availability, performance and recoveries are in line with commitments and business plans;
• Rigorously lead the implementation of systems, projects and strategies;
• Manage costs in line with budgets and market factors;
• Initiate value-added projects, ideas, methodologies and strategies;
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout the function;
• Meet governance, site and board reporting requirements;
• Ensuring overall safety and safe working conditions for all employees in the operations;
• Develop long-term strategies by aligning vision, values, guiding principles, plans, audits and business results to best practice;
• Position operational functions within the business to maintain focus and align thinking with the core business;
• Be responsible for the delivery of mine plans, measurements and reports and all other technical aspects of the mining operation;
• Be responsible for the realization of the gold produced by the processing units as well as the laboratory results;
• Responsible for the availability, maintenance and optimal use of the fleet and equipment
• Manage all engineering aspects;
• Oversee the environmental aspects of the business, from environmental impact assessment to rehabilitation;
• Hold people accountable for results and performance;
• Enable production teams to achieve the required results;
• Implement programs to ensure the business plan is achieved for growth and profit;
• Implement improved management processes and methods to generate better return on investment and optimize workflow;
• Anticipate and forecast downtime, stoppages and unavailability of plant and equipment on production targets;
• Implement, maintain and manage an effective system of controls throughout the operations area, covering financial and non-financial controls;

Internal candidates: SEMOS employees interested in this position are invited to apply before Friday 29 October at 15:00 by using the application form available at the Human Resources Department or by sending an e-mail to: hkemp@sadiolamine.com.

External candidates: Those interested in this position and meeting the above criteria are invited to apply before Friday 29 October at 15:00 2021 by sending their application to the following email addresses hkemp@sadiolamine.com.

Note that only selected candidates will be informed.

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