Lead a Growing Mineral Processing Operation in Tanzania
People Project Co. is recruiting on behalf of a growing mining company operating in Tanzania that is expanding its mineral processing operations and seeking an experienced Plant Manager – Mineral Processing Plant to lead plant performance, production optimization, safety, and operational excellence.
This senior leadership role is ideal for a professional with extensive experience in mineral processing, metallurgy, plant operations, and team leadership within mining environments. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day plant operations while ensuring production, recovery, maintenance, quality, safety, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
Position Overview
Job Title: Plant Manager – Mineral Processing Plant
Location: Tanzania
Industry: Mining & Mineral Processing Operations
The Plant Manager will lead operational strategy, metallurgical performance, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing a high-performing operations team and maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Production
- Lead daily mineral processing plant operations.
- Achieve production and recovery targets.
- Develop production plans and operating procedures.
- Maximize plant throughput and product quality.
- Minimize downtime and operational costs.
- Monitor crushing, grinding, screening, gravity concentration, and leaching processes.
- Analyze production and metallurgical performance data.
- Prepare operational reports and performance forecasts.
Process Improvement & Technical Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor metallurgical performance and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain production reconciliation and metallurgical records.
- Support plant expansion, commissioning, and optimization projects.
- Ensure operations align with industry best practices.
Maintenance & Asset Management
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Improve equipment availability and reliability.
- Monitor fuel, power, water, chemical, and reagent consumption.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure technical compliance and operational reliability.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop supervisors, operators, technicians, and support staff.
- Build a culture focused on operational excellence and accountability.
- Conduct workforce planning and succession development.
- Promote collaboration between operations, maintenance, geology, laboratory, and engineering teams.
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Drive a strong safety culture across operations.
- Ensure compliance with mining, health, and environmental regulations.
- Lead risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Implement safety improvement initiatives.
- Ensure environmental controls and statutory obligations are maintained.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional registration or membership with a recognized engineering or mining body will be an added advantage.
Experience
Candidates should have:
- 8 to 10 years of mineral processing experience.
- At least 3 years in a Plant Manager, Senior Plant Superintendent, or similar leadership position.
- Previous gold processing experience is highly preferred.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within mining operations.
- Experience in production planning, metallurgical accounting, maintenance coordination, and budgeting.
- Exposure to plant commissioning, process optimization, or expansion projects is advantageous.
- Experience within Tanzania or the East African mining sector is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
- Mineral processing and metallurgical expertise
- Operational leadership
- Production optimization
- Team development and workforce management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Budgeting and cost control
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Why Apply for This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to:
✅ Lead a growing mineral processing operation.
✅ Drive production performance and plant optimization.
✅ Manage multidisciplinary mining teams.
✅ Contribute to business growth and operational excellence.
✅ Advance your career in Tanzania's expanding mining sector.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:
Applications must be submitted through the official recruitment portal:
Apply Here: People Project Careers Portal
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Plant Manager Careers in Tanzania
Plant Managers are critical to mining operations, ensuring efficient mineral processing, production performance, metallurgical recovery, equipment reliability, workforce safety, and cost optimization. As Tanzania's mining industry continues to expand, experienced processing and metallurgical professionals remain in high demand across gold, base metals, and industrial minerals operations.
