Vice President, Operational Excellence

The company is a precious metals concern with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. The Company has operations in Peru, Mexico, and Argentina. In addition, it has over 20 long-term prospects throughout Latin America

Responsibilities

• Assure the fulfillment of operational best practices in all operational assets
• Bring support to operations and projects through human, capital or technical resources.
• Oversee the following corporate areas: Metallurgy research, Mine planning, Laboratory, Maintenance, and Projects.
• Audit the mining assets and exploration areas in order to verify the fulfillment of the established standards and operational policies.
• Participate in the due diligence process related to new acquisitions
• Advise and bring support to the Vice President, Geology and Exploration related to the development of new assets.
• Participate in the preparation of annual production plans for mine operations and planning.
• Prepare the Operational Excellence budget and submit it to the Vice President, Operations for approval.
• Maintain control of all expenses and costs relative to the areas of specific responsibility.
• Establish and monitor performance management objectives for all direct reports within the department of Operational Excellence and make recommendations for advancement based on them.
• QA/QC and standardization techniques for the entire geological process including geological software management for explorations and geological mapping

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years practical experience, with an emphasis in operations, construction and project management, preferably in underground precious metals mining with a focus on narrow vein extraction.
• Proven capability in the areas of operational excellence to include cost reductions and optimization of processes in all mining activities.
• Proven record in contract administration and in supervision of engineering and construction services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Frequent travel to international locations required.

Leadership

• Respects and treats others with kindness and respect.
• Relates well with people of different social and cultural status.
• Approaches difficult situations opportunistically and views problems with a “can do” attitude. Promotes the Operational Excellence team and communicates the team and the company objectives effectively within the organization and the community in general.
• Is in constant communication with the internal team so as to ensure that the goals of the operation are met in a timely and professional manner.
• Is an effective and positive example for change through personal actions and other initiatives.
• Exemplifies the change in him/herself expected in others.
• Earns trust and inspires confidence in others sufficient enough to influence the entire team and the company positively.
• Promotes a friendly climate and good moral by publicly recognizing the merit in others’ actions, both words and deeds.
• Takes a leadership role and accepts responsibility for all actions within the department of Operational Excellence.
• Remains optimistic and balanced, even in time of crisis.
• Uses open and honest feedback as a mechanism to influence the behavior of others.
• Constantly looks for new and challenging opportunities to grow and develop as a professional and as a human being

Education

• University degree in mining engineering or similar with a Masters degree strongly preferred

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