An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and hands-on Plant Supervisor – Milling & Gravity Recovery to join a growing gold processing operation in Libya. This role is ideal for a motivated supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and has a passion for safety, production excellence, and team leadership.
Candidates must come from a gold mining background and preference will be given to those candidates that have worked on rotation previously.
Job PurposeAs the Plant Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the milling and gravity recovery circuits while leading a team of operators to achieve production targets and maintain high operational standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and supervise plant operators during shift operations
- Coordinate daily activities and ensure adherence to operational procedures
- Monitor milling and gravity recovery equipment including mills, pumps, gravity concentrators, and shaking tables
- Drive safe production and optimize plant performance
- Conduct workplace inspections and champion a strong safety culture
- Ensure high housekeeping standards across the plant
- Report operational issues, equipment defects, and production challenges
- Support operator training, development, and performance improvement
- Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and shift handovers
What We're Looking ForEssential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a mineral processing or gold plant environment
- A tertiary qualification would be advantageous
- Sound knowledge of milling and gravity recovery processes
- Experience supervising plant operators and coordinating shift activities
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
- Basic computer literacy
- Willingness to work shifts and extended hours when required
Key Competencies
- Team leadership and people management
- Operational monitoring and troubleshooting
- Safety awareness and compliance
- Planning and organizational skills
- Effective communication and reporting
- Production-focused mindset