Quarry Manager Synite Quarries Zambia Limited

Synite Quarries Zambia Limited (SQL) was duly registered in 2007. The principal business activities of the company are supplying of aggregates, mining, Building Construction, Road Construction and Plant Hire. The company is also in general trade which includes transport Haulage. The company is urgently looking for the suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following position:

Job Description

Position: Quarry Manager

Location: Solwezi- Zambia

Purpose: The quarry manager is responsible for ensuring that quarries, pits and opencast sites operate successfully. He oversees all operations, both on site and in the office, manages staff, coordinate production and monitor all site systems.

Reports to: Supervisor

Key Accountabilities:

• Checking that the quarry’s production levels are maintained safely to schedule.
• Balancing sales and output.
• Altering the quarry’s production system in accordance with the materials required.
• Liaising with sales and commercial teams.
• Performance managing the production process and setting and monitoring targets.
• Providing Superiors with information and statistics on the quarry’s performance.
• Developing links with local groups and organizations.
• Managing and regulating the quarry’s budget.
• Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of paperwork.
• Ensuring that key government health and safety legislation is implemented throughout the site.
• Keeping up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments.
• Developing inspection systems and checklists.
• Writing development proposals and reports.
• Recommend people to be recruited as needed at site.
• Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard.
• Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained.
• Assessing equipment and production materials levels.
• Ordering new items as required.
• Checking that all machinery on site is maintained to a good standard.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade Twelve certificate
• Environmental sciences/engineering.
• Geology/mining geology.
• Bachelor degree in Mining engineering/technology.
• Experience in Mining industry.
• Any other qualification deemed appropriate by board of directors.