Mine Manager
About The Position
Turner Staffing Group is seeking a highly experienced Mine Manager to support a mining operation in the Clayton, Idaho area . This is a short-term leadership assignment expected to last approximately 2–6 months and requires a seasoned professional capable of overseeing site operations, supporting production targets, and ensuring safe and efficient mine performance. The Mine Manager will provide on-site operational leadership and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, processing, and corporate stakeholders to maintain production continuity and operational standards. Position Overview The Mine Manager will be responsible for overseeing open-pit mining operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, and supporting operational planning, budgeting, and workforce leadership. This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and site personnel while maintaining operational discipline and safety performance. This position requires regular on-site presence (4–5 days per week minimum) and the ability to be on-call as needed to support site operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field strongly preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
- Minimum 10 years of mining industry experience
- At least 5 years in roles with increasing responsibility in Mine Engineering or Mine Management
- Proven experience managing open-pit mining operations
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in operational environments
- Experience working within operational budgets and capital cost expectations
- Ability to lead teams and coordinate cross-functional operations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Must be authorized to work in the US without work visa sponsorship
- Ability to work on-site in the Clayton, Idaho area
- Ability to work safely in an active mining environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors systems
- Experience managing short-term operational transitions or project-based assignments
- Background working with contract mining or consulting teams
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for open-pit mining operations
- Ensure safe and efficient production in alignment with operational plans
- Work closely with mine engineering, geology, and operations teams to support mine planning and production goals
- Monitor operational performance and ensure adherence to production targets and safety standards
- Support budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure management
- Coordinate with maintenance and processing teams to ensure operational continuity
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
- Provide guidance and leadership to site supervisors and operational personnel
- Participate in operational meetings and communicate performance updates to leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across mine operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
