Engagement Manager/HOD - Mining (Business Performance & Strategy)

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 strong 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