DIRECT HIRING!Responsible for strategic planning in the implementation of metallurgical processes and operational control parameters required for the attainment of production targets and optimum metal recoveries from the ore Functions:-Plans and organizes the production activities of the department to ensure that the required metallurgical process and operational control parameters are implemented and optimum metals from the ore are recovered. - Controls the use of all resources to ensure that costs are minimized and efficiencies are maintained. - Identifies critical contingencies affecting the Metallurgy operation in next 3-5 years in terms of economic, environmental, social and physical conditions and forecasts future conditions. - Formulates department key performance indicators and objectives - Evaluates the success of plans and takes corrective action when necessary.- Develops organizational structure and allocates manpower line up to ensure the accomplishment of target goals and objectives. - Designs and evaluates duties and responsibilities of direct reports, as well as the manner in which the duties should be carried out. - Schedules and administers all major activities of the Sample Preparation, Process Control, Process Improvement, Research and Development, Process Automation and Instrumentation Sections. - Conducts pep talk and learning sessions to influence direct reports and staff for human resource, finance, operational, health, environment and safety concerns. - Leads the department staff in conducting continuous metallurgical test work, mineral sample analysis, efficient reagent dosing schemes, grinding efficiency and plant test. - Ensures attainment of key performance indicators and objectives. - Directs and conducts implementation of process control plans/strategies for a consistent and sustainable copper quality and maximum recoveries, as well as sustainable by-products like molybdenum, magnetite, pyrite and other valuable materials quality. - Formulates and evaluates long term Mill Production Plan, Shipment Schedule and Process Improvement Projects. - Finalizes and approves necessary policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure control measures and operational process are in place. - Ensures that activities are being done in compliance to company policies, environmental standards, safety procedures, and IMS requirements. - Performs task assigned from time to time with proper instruction guide and documentation