About the Role:

The role will act as a central transformation leader for mining operations across iron ore/coal/other assets in Africa. The incumbent will drive production efficiency, cost optimization, and operational discipline through structured analytics, governance, and cross-functional interventions from the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Kolkata.

This is not a plant execution role. The position functions as a consulting-style Engagement Manager driving performance improvement across sites.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Mining Performance & Productivity Improvement

- Drive optimization of ROM production, drilling & blasting efficiency, and equipment utilization
- Improve stripping ratios, ore recovery, and mine planning adherence
- Identify bottlenecks across mine-to-crusher interface

2. Cost Optimization

- Analyze key cost drivers: diesel, explosives, maintenance, manpower
- Benchmark cost/ton vs industry and drive improvement initiatives
- Build and track value cases (EBITDA impact)

3. Planning & Governance

- Lead monthly/weekly performance reviews with structured dashboards
- Ensure alignment between mine plan, dispatch, and plant requirements




- Monitor deviation vs budget and drive corrective actions

4. Analytics & Problem Solving

- Lead data-driven root cause analysis on production losses
- Build models for productivity, equipment availability, and cycle time optimization
- Work closely with data analysts for insights

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Align mining output with beneficiation and downstream plant requirements
- Work with mechanical/electrical teams on equipment reliability issues

6. Site Interventions

- Travel periodically to Nigeria for audits, deep-dives, and improvement projects

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- B.Tech/BE in Mining Engineering (Tier 1 preferred)
- MBA from a reputed institute (preferred)
- 16-25 years of solid exposure to iron ore and coal mining operations
- Experience in structured problem solving / consulting / transformation roles

Success Metrics:

- Production vs plan adherence
- Cost/ton reduction
- Equipment utilization & availability
- Mining-to-plant synchronization
- EBITDA impact from mining initiatives

📌 Engagement Manager/HOD - Mining (Business Performance & Strategy) (Kolkata)
🏢 African Industries
📍 Kolkata