Mine Manager

Job Responsibilities And Duties

The Mine Manager at Sibanye-Stillwater is accountable for all aspects of the underground operations. This person will provide visible leadership and advocate for an engaged workplace culture and worker safety. This is a transformational leadership role supporting the company vision with inspiration, emotional connection with the team, ethical character, enabling people's potential, and driving innovation and change.

This person represents Sibanye-Stillwater and its values to all employees, coordinates resources and efforts to complement other business units in realizing overall company goals, and leads and manages Mining Operation teams, systems, and processes.

The successful candidate will analyze and interpret data and reports from Mining Operations, take corrective actions as needed, and offer effective problem-solving support to the teams. They will establish "Zero Harm" as a core, non-negotiable value, align operational goals with Group Minimum Standards, and actively support the development and improvement of Safety and Health Management, Environmental systems, and regulatory compliance.

The Mine Manager will connect with the workforce, build trust and respect, develop leaders at all levels, and work with the site senior leadership team to continue the development of a focused and engaged change culture throughout the organization. They will establish and execute short- and long-term planning strategies that support the growth of the operation.

The role requires ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations, developing and executing strategic workforce planning and organizational development, fostering cooperation, collaboration, and innovation, and communicating site goals and initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Leads by example by practicing organizational values with expert skill in teambuilding, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Strong ability to coach and mentor others, both peers and subordinates.
• Solid understanding and experience with MSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in mine systems, cost management, and productivity enhancement.
• Experience with underground mining methods.
• Experience with rubber tire and rail haulage systems, road maintenance, rail maintenance, backfill systems including fixed plant operations, supply, hoisting, and underground construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain productive labor relations and knowledge of current CBA.
• Demonstrate positive two-way verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate fair and consistent administration of Company policies and procedures and supports subordinate leaders in dealing with employee concerns.
• Experience with PC-based software programs, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and business-based software (Oracle/JDE or equivalent).
• Ability to drive and execute planning and work scheduling.
• Manage the appropriate levels of labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for each group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Narrow vein mining method experience preferred.
• Development, production, support services or projects superintendent experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• Minimum ten years of relevant leadership experience, with a mix of Mine Development, Production, Support Services, and Projects background.
• Minimum of 5 years of various operations supervisory positions.
• Experience with undergoud mining methods, narrow vein is beneficial to success in role.

About the Role

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.