Operations Deputy Director

Position: Operations Deputy Director
Direct Reports: 5 Managers
Reports to: General Director
Main Responsibility Areas: Mine Operation, Processing Plant Operation, Maintenance Management and Technical Services.
About the Company
Our client is a global mining company focused on the exploration, development, and production of copper and gold. As part of an international industrial group with operations across multiple countries, the company is committed to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and responsible mining practices.
In Brazil, the company operates one of the country's most important copper mining assets, in the North region—one of the world's premier mining regions. The operation includes both mining and processing facilities and is supported by a highly skilled workforce dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable production.
The organization places a strong emphasis on safety, environmental stewardship, innovation, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative culture that values people development and high performance.
The Operations Deputy Director will play a key leadership role, overseeing mining and processing activities, driving operational performance, ensuring the highest safety standards, and contributing to the long-term growth and success of the operation.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Responsible for overseeing all on-site operational activities, ensuring compliance with internal control and corporate governance standards, delivering short-term production objectives, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environment, quality, and productivity.
 

• Plan, operate, maintain and control all mining and ore processing activities.
• Guarantee the quality and volume of expected production, meeting the sales plan and guaranteeing the product to the end customer.
• Manage KPIs and support leaders to achieve budgetary and production goals, focusing on continuous improvement, safety management, environmental and social programs.
• Ensure asset performance by improving operations, capturing cost reductions through process redesign and performance management.
• Develop and execute the strategic planning of the Carajás Hub to increase the profitability, productivity and efficiency of operations.
• Develop a high-performance culture and a consistent and sustainable team.
• Ensure the implementation and alignment of internal corporate policies and practices in the management of operations under their responsibility.
• Develop and ensure the execution of the operational readiness plan for new assets that will come into operation.
• Ensure that the operational workforce is informed about direction and goals through a coordinated communication and engagement plan, involving regular briefings and team meetings.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 15 years of experience in leadership positions, experience in managing operation and maintenance leaders in underground mines and processing plants;
• Experience in mining operations, particularly in underground mines and industrial plants; Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related fields; Fluent English.
• Experience in large and medium-sized multinational mining companies;
• Leadership and communication skills, excellent writing and fluent expression; Excellent planning, data analysis and organizational skills; Proactive attitude focused on anticipating and solving complex problems. Postgraduate degree in Business Management or Human Resources Management.
• Additional Information: Must reside in Para

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