Mining Director Europe Job at Lhoist (Limelette)

Job Description

In the context of a decentralized organization, the new position of Director of Mining, Europe will provide strategic leadership and direction for all mining operations within the European region. This pivotal role will ensure the effective and efficient management of mining activities, adhering to the highest standards of safety, environmental, and operational performance. The Director will report directly to the Vice President of Technical, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Europe, and will have dotted line oversight of the heads of geology and mining in the four European divisions, 10 countries and more than 40 sites.

Job Responsibility

Ensure all mining operations comply with internal, local, national, and international regulations, and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship
Support the European Management in expansion projects and ensure the development and implementation of strategic plans for the mining operations end-to-end in Europe, aligning with the company’s global objectives
long-term planning of resource-related matters, progress monitoring of the divisions’ plans for land acquisitions, zoning and permitting activities at each mining site
Monitor the creation and implementation of the topographic and geological models, the LT and ST mining plans, ensuring they meet the operational standards, and optimize reserve utilization, production and cost efficiency
Provide regular updates and reports to the executive team at Europe and Group levels on the performance, risks, and opportunities within the European mining operations
Create and animate a network with the four heads of geology and mining in the European divisions, sharing expertise and providing guidance to achieve regional goals
Represent the European region in global efforts to create and implement standards
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at headquarter and local levels
Promote and implement innovative technologies and practices aligned with the Group efforts to enhance mining efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational safety

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in the mining industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven track record of managing mining operations and leading cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of European mining regulations and industry standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with dotted line reporting structures
Fluency in English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to navigate dynamic and complex environments, comfortable with ambiguity
Adopts a long-term perspective and makes decisions that lead the organization towards future objectives (typically 3 to 5 years)
Brings a drive for action and achieves meaningful, timely, and measurable results
Approaches novel challenges with agility and courage
Leads with a clear sense of values and an uncompromising commitment to standards and ethics
Grows teams and successors within a caring environment, intentionally coaching others
Takes charge, effectively influencing stakeholders
Builds connections, engages the right people at the right time to foster cooperation and partnerships internally and externally

Nice to have

MBA is a plus
proficiency in other European languages, notably French and/or German is a plus

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