Operations Manager

Summary Description of Duties:

• To lead the execution of the long-term strategy for multi-discipline functions within a mine, including some or all of the following departments: mine, mill / processing, maintenance, engineering and geology
• To formulate short- and intermediate term business plans; ensuring alignment with the organizations overall strategy
• To develop and operationalize long-term strategies to grow the mine operation and to ensure Kinross meets its strategic objectives
• Develops and executes short- and intermediate-term strategies that support growth of the mine operation; ensures strategies are concretely linked to the organizations long-term strategy
• Leads execution of strategies in the mine operation to enhance current mine operation practices and performance
• Sets priorities and allocates resources
• Manages the human, financial and operational resources of the mine operation
• Formulates the annual operating and capital budgets for the mine operation consistent with Kinross established financial guidelines and business planning process
• May assist in the management of the Joint Venture through Quarterly technical review and Joint Venture meetings
• Manages major commodity vendor contracts
• Participates in joint venture partner initiatives for global procurement to reduce materials cost
• Negotiates major contract issues relating to contract maintenance, operating material, etc
• Participates with other senior staff to set production goals and policy for the mine and then directs activities to achieve those productions goals
• To develop and implement business practices and policies within the mine operation that align with the organizations overall strategy
• Oversees the implementation of processes, policies, systems and practices within the mine operation that maximize operational efficiencies and competitive advantage
• Acts as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives; models organizational values, sets the cultural tone and prioritizes business goals
• Leads the Continuous Improvement program utilizing the tools necessary to meet the management operating philosophy
• To lead and manage a senior leadership team responsible for executing the mine operation strategy
• Identifies strategies and key performance goals and acts as an advisor to the direct reports; works to overcome challenges and barriers and minimize risk
• Sets performance targets and measures, monitors and manages overall performance of the function and direct reports
• Builds the capabilities of the team to enhance the mine operations ability to achieve the financial and operating strategy; hires appropriately, leverages the talents of the function and takes corrective action where necessary
• Ensures there is a comprehensive and effective succession management strategy in place for the function; identifies succession role requirements and high potential talent and actively develops key talent
• Develops policies and procedures relating to safety, the environment, and individual and organizational development
• Ensures that direct reports and respective work areas are in compliance with Health and Safety policies and regulations
• Ensures direct reports have the necessary training, skills, knowledge and tools to do their jobs safely
• Provides support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety
• Observes operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compiles safety and production records
• Assists in accident and incident investigations and ensures that recommendations are implemented by agreed upon dates

Qualifications:

• University degree
• Additional specialized education of up to 4 years including masters level degree or equivalent
• Formal professional designation in appropriate area of expertise
• More than 12 years of related work experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Experience leading teams within the mining industry
• Detailed knowledge of all phases of mining, and the integration of the mining, milling, technical services and maintenance function
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Please respond with resume and cover letter stating salary requirements / history - and quoting job source (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine Reference number) to :