Template (English): Mining Manager

Excellence is the vision.

You’ll make it a reality.

Smart. Safe. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But then again, we’re not your typical mining company here at Anglo American.

We are making a real difference. Not only by finding and extracting the metals and minerals that make everyday life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. But by doing it safer, cleaner and better than ever before.

Whether we’re harnessing new technologies, restoring local wildlife or helping to regenerate the communities around us, we never stop improving. And just as we’re changing the world of mining, we’ll change your world too.

What you’ll do

As Mining Manager, you’ll be accountable for optimising Mining operations to deliver the plan, budget and current and future Production Targets safely, whilst meeting cost and quality targets. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders to bring together a multi-disciplinary operation.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Build and lead the Mining team to achieve high output with high engagement. Ensure that teams and individuals’ work is safe, authorised, productive and measurable
• Planning and project managing a programme to drive operational excellence
• Optimising mining extraction, material movement, grade management, dispatch and fleet processes
• Monitor performance against plan, lead opportunity/risk identification and mitigation, and ensure action is taken to manage deviation from plan
• Drive asset optimisation and continuous improvement of Mining performance, incorporating best practice benchmarking and implementation of new practices and technologies
• Building skills of managers and a culture of high performance
• Collaborating with HR and technical leadership on business improvement initiatives
• Championing best practice and zero-harm mindset

What we’re looking for

Confident and credible, you’ll need to have:

• Experience of building high-performing teams
• Relevant degree (e.g. Mining or Civil Engineering) and professional qualifications
• Strong understanding of mining industry
• Exceptional communication and people skills
• Real commitment to safety and best practiceVisibly contribute to site leadership, working collaboratively to develop and deliver the site strategy, 5-year plan and annual plan, performance targets and budget

Given the travel involved in this role, a valid driving licence will also be required.

It would also be an advantage if you have:

• Experience of delivering operational excellence programmes
• Experience of working with contractors

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

 Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.