Operations Manager Zambia

Introduction

• BME is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of explosive products and services to the mining industry in Africa. we currently operate in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mali, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Angola, Mozambique and the DRC.
• We pride ourselves in providing high quality explosives products with an excellent support to all our clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 7 years operational mining experience of which at least three years must be drill and blast related, supplemented by least 3 years’ experience in a managerial role.
• Previous experience of working for a world class Explosives supply company preferably in a Marketing/Business Development role.

Job Specification

•  The main purpose is to manage all requirements of the explosives delivery and blasting service to current and potential customers in a way that meets (or exceeds) their needs, and enhances the relationships with them to ensure that BME will be their first choice service provider.
• The successful incumbent will also be responsible for the HEF plant with all associated responsibilities of safety and quality control.
• The incumbent will be based in Solwezi, working at the BME offices in Kansanshi Mine.
• The primary customer will be Kansanshi Mine but will also include neighbouring mines like Lumwana and Kalumbila.

Key Performance Areas

Manage the operational service delivery value chain

• Practice and inculcate a customer service excellence culture to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee the planning and organising of resources to meet customers’ needs.
• Manage the scheduling and coordination of loading of vehicles in order to facilitate the smooth, on-time flow of deliveries to sites .
• Ensure continuous availability of all consumable materials and equipment to facilitate the smooth flow of work and to avoid production delays.
• Prepare and present technical reports.

Inventory/Stock  Control

• Ensure the sound management of storage areas such as Silos under area of control.
• Effectively manage costs to ensure maximum savings and profitability with regard to storage of raw material products .
• Oversee that stock levels of raw material products in storage areas are monitored and replenished on a timely basis.
• Oversee that stock levels of blasting accessories (magazine stocks) are monitored and replenished on a timely basis .
• Investigate stock shortages and identify and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure the security of stock in storage areas to eliminate theft.
• Oversee that correct and appropriate procedures are followed with regard to loading/unloading of trucks as well as the movement of products into and out of storage areas.

Financial Management

• Provide inputs into the annual budgeting process in line with the departmental objectives .
• Monitor and control cost of labour, overtime, materials and supplies.

SHEQ Management

• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality legal requirements.
• Ensure that first-line supervision conduct regular inspections of sites, vehicles and equipment.
• Identify and implement proactive measures to minimize identified risk.
• Ensure that the necessary documentation and administration of health and safety matters are up to date.
• Ensure prescribed audits are conducted and that recommendations are acted upon.
• Ensure incident investigations are conducted.
• Ensure that required staff training takes place.
• Cultivate a quality conscientiousness culture.
• Manage applicable systems, processes and procedures to ensure timely maintenance of equipment and vehicles.

People Management

• Establish staffing needs and ensure adequate number of employees are employed to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure new staff members receive appropriate induction/training.
• Develop relationships, promote teamwork, mentor, coach, provide vision and inspire the team to its highest level of performance.
• Foster a training and development culture.
• Manage team performance .
• Responsible for ensuring that a sound interpersonal climate prevails by applying appropriate procedures and mechanisms to resolve conflicts, dissatisfaction, and IR issues such as grievances and disciplinary cases.