Crusher Operation Manager

Job Overview

As the Crusher Operation Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of quarry production, including the crushing units and all associated processing plant facilities. Your role is to ensure a seamless flow from raw material extraction to the final processed product. You will be responsible for maximizing throughput, maintaining plant integrity, and managing the technical synergy between various processing units while upholding high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Plant Operations: Oversee the daily performance of the crushing units and all auxiliary processing plants (such as washing, screening, or specialized aggregate units).
• Production Optimization: Monitor and adjust plant flow rates to ensure an optimal balance between various stages of production. Implement process control enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintenance & Reliability: Supervise comprehensive maintenance programs for all fixed plant assets, including motors, gearboxes, belts, and hydraulic systems, ensuring minimal downtime for the entire operation.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate the deployment of manpower, heavy equipment, and raw materials across different sections to meet shifting project demands and output targets.
• Safety & HSE Leadership: Maintain a Zero Harm environment. Ensure all plant-specific safety systems, such as dust suppression, machine guarding, and emergency stops, are fully functional and compliant.

• Quality & Consistency: Oversee the plant's testing functions to ensure that end products—including various aggregate sizes, sands, or road base—consistently meet grading requirements and technical specifications.
• Inventory & Spare Parts: Manage a robust inventory of critical spares for both the crushers and processing plants to prevent long-term shutdowns.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience:10+ years in heavy industrial operations, specifically focusing on crushing and screening plants. At least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing multi-unit environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced understanding of plant circuitry, conveyor geometry, and the mechanical interfaces of large-scale processing equipment.

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Skills & Competencies

• Systems Thinking: Ability to view the crushing and plant units as a single integrated system to identify and resolve macro-level bottlenecks.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical and structural issues within high-vibration, high-dust environments.
• Managerial Acumen: Strong capability in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management for large technical teams.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with SCADA systems, PLC monitoring, or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both mobile/modular and fixed plant installations.
• Relevant certifications in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or IOSH).
• Demonstrated experience in implementing energy-efficient or environmentally sustainable plant practices.