Key Responsibilities

• To plan, organise and supervise the day to day and forward planning of the processing operations to meet market requirements for quality, consistency and quantity of product within the required dispatch timescale to ensure that the budgeted gross margin is achieved or exceeded.

• Maintain a close relationship with the shift Charge Hands to achieve the weekly and daily production targets for quality and tonnage.

• Maintain a close relationship with Logistics and site administration to meet changing customer demands and manage expectations.

• Plan and implement all (processing, milling,) engineering activities to be within budgeted cost.

• Collate information and produce KPI reports as requested as well as producing monthly management reports.

• Identify, present and implement CAPEX projects as required to maintain the business.

• Ensure continuous improvement through considering methods of improving performance by challenging existing practices and implementing change by embracing the iCube philosophy throughout the processing operations.

• To liaise with the Laboratory Supervisor regarding production requirements directly linked to laboratory activities, maintaining continuity of supply.

• To notify the Site Manager of any problems that could lead to delayed supply to a customer and also notify them and the Accounts Manager of any unbudgeted or increased costs

• Deputise for the Paota Site Manager when required.

• Responsible for Health & Safety of those on site.

• Responsible for four shift Charge Hands and shift operatives.

Preferred Skills

• Safety Qualification e.g. IOSH

• Knowledge & experience of minerals processing (desirable).

• Supervisory Level experience

• Significant knowledge & understanding of Quality, Inspection, Logistic operating procedures.

• Understanding of Quarry Regs, IML Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Good communication & influencing skills

• Ability to think laterally & keep many issues moving forward simultaneously

• Proficient with Company software systems - Google, MS office package and ability to learn Imerys Mainframe Systems (incl. IFS,SAP, etc)

• Good understanding of procurement, inventory and maintenance modules

• Team player

• Excellent communication skills