Area Manager - Operations at African Natural Resources and Mines Limited

African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), established by African Industries Group, operates a fully integrated iron ore mining and processing plant in Gujeni village, Kagarko LGA, Kaduna state—the first of its kind in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Manager - Operations

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To lead and oversee operational activities within a specific area of the mine (e.g., drilling & blasting, loading & hauling, crushing & screening, or beneficiation), ensuring production targets, safety standards, and cost efficiency are achieved in alignment with overall mine plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day operations in the assigned area (e.g., pit operations, crushing plant, beneficiation, or pellet plant).
• Ensure compliance with production schedules, resource utilization, and equipment availability to meet daily and monthly targets.
• Supervise frontline supervisors, operators, and contract personnel, ensuring proper work distribution and operational discipline.
• Monitor equipment performance, material handling efficiency, and process bottlenecks; initiate improvements where required.
• Enforce company policies and statutory mining safety regulations (DGMS/MMSD etc.) through routine audits and toolbox meetings.
• Coordinate with maintenance, planning, and support teams to ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution of breakdowns.
• Review and analyze daily production and performance reports; prepare MIS for higher management.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives including cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and productivity enhancement.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech. in Mining, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Mineral Processing.
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (if applicable) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in mine operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.