Head of Production (mine planning / gold / resources) - South America
On-siteParamaribo, Paramaribo District, Suriname
Job Summary
Develop, coordinate, and monitor short, medium, and long-term production plans for mining and processing operations while managing operational activities and schedules across multiple departments. Monitor mining production, ore delivery, processing throughput, and recovery performance against targets, analyzing data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with mine plans and technical requirements, supporting mine planning, budgeting, and resource allocation activities. Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization, and participate in strategic planning, audits, and expansion initiatives. This role serves as the critical link between mining, geology, processing, maintenance, surveying, laboratory, and technical services functions. The position operates within a growing mining environment with a FIFO contract.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior technical, planning, production, or operational management role within the mining industry
- Experience supporting open-pit/open-cut mining and mineral processing operations
- Strong background in production planning, technical services, operational analysis, mine planning, or production control functions
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary operational and technical teams
- Experience working within remote or camp-based mining environments
Desired Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mining, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or related disciplines
- Additional training in production planning, mine planning, project management, operational analysis, or business improvement methodologies
- Experience with gold processing operations, including Gravity and/or Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) circuits
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