General Foreman - Projects

Location:

Stillwater Mine - Nye, MT

5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts

The Stillwater Mine Project General Foreman will be responsible for all capital and non-capital projects within the underground mine and surface operations at the Stillwater Mine. Ensuring a safe and environmentally excellent setting for the project group is paramount. Responsibilities will include budgeting, planning, and enabling the execution of projects on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate will represent Sibanye Stillwater and its values to all employees; coordinate resources and efforts to compliment other areas in realizing overall site goals.

- Provide leadership to the group(s) in safety, environmental protection, and productive delivery of projects.

- Coach and mentor the Project Engineering team and other site leaders in accordance with company's leadership qualities.

- Work with the site leadership team in continuing the development of a focused and engaged change culture throughout the organization.

- Establish and execute the three months to two-year planning strategies that support the growth of the operation.

- Develop and execute strategic organizational development of the project group.

- Foster cooperation, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that realistic goals are being set and met. Ensure that resource value is being optimized.

- Oversees multiple workgroups and takes appropriate action in supporting positive actions as well as professionally addressing inappropriate behaviors.

- Be proactive in all aspects of the operations; safety, environment, effective and efficient utilization of resources, productivity, improvement initiatives as a sponsor, and teamwork across the site.

- Actively support Safety and Health Management and Environmental Systems and regulatory compliance.

- Maintain a productive labor relations environment, minimizing unnecessary conflict.

- Demonstrate positive two-way verbal and written communication.

- Demonstrate fair and consistent administration of Company policies and procedures and support leadership at all levels in dealing with employee concerns.

- Develop and communicate site goals and initiatives in cooperation with other site managers

Qualifications And Skills

- Lead in commitment, accountability, respect, enabling, and safety including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision

- Strong ability to coach and mentor others, both peers and subordinates

- Solid understanding and applying of MSHA regulations and compliance

- Proficiency in project controls, cost management, and contractor management

- Experience with underground mining methods, narrow vein preferred

- Experience with project management, feasibility studies, project engineering, and field level project execution

- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in the preparation of capital budgets

- Experienced in PC-based software programs, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and business-based software (Oracle/JDE or equivalent)

- Ability to drive planning and scheduling of work and then execute on them

- Define, establish and set Key Performance Indices (KPI's) and hold groups accountable to KPI's

- Manage the appropriate levels of labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for each project

- Identify and define high performers within the group and train and develop these salary employees for future promotional roles

- Familiarity with the 5S Methodology to promote cleanliness, orderliness, and standardization

Education & Experience

- Degree in Mine, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution or meet these standards through proven experience and skillsets

- Minimum five years of relevant leadership experience, with a mix of Mine Development, Production, Support Services, and Projects background

- Leadership experience (preferred)

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.