The Mine Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production. This role plans and directs mining activities, oversees staff and equipment, ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, and works closely with engineering, environmental, and regulatory teams to meet operational performance goals.
Work is typically in an industrial mining setting (surface and underground), which may include variable hours, travel between sites, and exposure to outdoor and heavy equipment environments. Safety focus and compliance are high priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily mining operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of mining activities.
Lead and develop personnel, including supervisors and frontline teams.
Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations (MSHA) and environmental requirements.
Monitor production performance, equipment utilization, and cost control.
Coordinate maintenance programs for machinery and equipment.
Collaborate to optimize operations.
Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
Liaise with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
Qualifications
Experience: 5–10+ years in mining operations with increasing managerial responsibility.
Demonstrated leadership and safety management experience.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
MSHA Blue Card Holder with Underground and Surface Instructor endorsements preferred
Numbers & Facts
Location
Oolitic, Indiana
Website
https://www.polycor.com
Skills
Calendar Managementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Environmental Engineeringunmatched
Environmental Regulationsunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mine Managementunmatched
Mine Operationsunmatched
Mine Planningunmatched
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Costingunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Quarryingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Surface Miningunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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