Mine Manager

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Mine Manager

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Mine Manager

LOCATION: Cisco, Georgia

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 5 am - 3 pm

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mine Manager will be responsible for the day to day activities of Underground Mining for the Cisco Mine, ensuring that the mining operations are maintained in a safe and compliant manner to achieve production, cost, and quality goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supervising all mining operations and mine employees, changing methods and operations as necessary to ensure adequate supplies of crude ore are available for processing plants.

- Evaluates the use of mine labor, equipment, and materials to achieve efficient and best cost operations.

- Directs all departmental operations in such a manner that all projects are completed in a timely manner, employees are managed effectively and fairly, and all records are maintained accurately.

- Responsibility for all mining operations, equipment, employee safety, and issues affecting the mining operation.

- Executes and reconciles short term mine plans

- Trouble-shooting mine problems as they arise.

- Maintaining quality standards through procedures and audits.

- Responsible for counseling, hiring and terminating employees as needed.

- Promote safety consciousness and good housekeeping, and maintain a safe work environment. Direct departmental safety initiatives. Promote Imerys safety protocols with special focus on the mine related best practices and initiatives

- Direct, Monitor and ensure compliance for all blasting activities and management of blasting supplies

- Act as a member of the Mine Rescue Team and participate in the training

- Responsible for underground surveying

- Evaluates mine ventilation needs, follows ventilation plan and makes necessary adjustments

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with people from all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and MSHA.

- Able to track, monitor and report on the status of key projects, and on the performance of the mine.

- Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and to meet deadlines.

- Technical knowledge of mining and mining equipment.

- Proficient in various software applications for generating spreadsheets and presentations

- Good leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills with the ability to effectively supervise diverse work groups.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- BS degree in a technical field (preferably geology, mine or geological engineering)

- State Blasting License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days)

- 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience

- Previous experience in an underground mine environment is preferred.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.