Head of Production

Job Title: Plant Operations / Production Head – Dry & Wet PlantsDepartment: OperationsReports To: Manager – OperationsLocation: surjaghad gadcholiDirect Reports: Production Superintendents, Shift Supervisors, Control Room Operators, Field OperatorsJob Summary:Responsible for end-to-end operational leadership of Dry (Crushing, Screening, Conveying) and Wet (Beneficiation) Plants. Ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting quality and throughput targets. Drives performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all plant operations.Key Responsibilities:1. Leadership & Safety- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure HSE compliance. - Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary teams. - Foster accountability, discipline, and teamwork.2. Operational Excellence- Oversee daily operations of Dry Plant (crushers, screens, conveyors, stackers) and Wet Plant (HPGR, mills, flotation, separators, filters, tailings). - Monitor and optimize KPIs: throughput, recovery, quality, availability. - Coordinate closely with maintenance to maximize uptime.3. Production Planning & Control- Develop and execute production plans aligned with ABP. - Ensure continuous plant operation and coordination across shifts. - Contribute to shutdown and maintenance planning.4. Cost & Resource Management- Manage budgets for energy, consumables, reagents, and labour. - Implement cost control and optimize resource use. - Coordinate procurement of spares and services.5. People Development- Build a skilled, high-performing team. - Conduct performance reviews, training, and succession planning. - Encourage cross-functional learning and development.6. Compliance & Improvement- Ensure adherence to legal, OEM, and company standards. - Lead root cause analyses and implement improvements. - Support digitalisation and process automation initiatives.Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering. - 15–20 years in mineral processing with 7–10 years in leadership roles. - Strong technical expertise in Dry and Wet Plant systems. - Experience in process optimization, team leadership, and cost management. - Familiar with SAP, PLC/SCADA, and remote site operations.

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