Mining Director Europe

Lhoist is a family-owned company in the lime and minerals business securing a long-term position based on a solid resource and reserve position.

In the context of a decentralized organization, the new position of Director of Mining, Europe will provide strategic leadership and direction for all mining operations within the European region. This pivotal role will ensure the effective and efficient management of mining activities, adhering to the highest standards of safety, environmental, and operational performance. The Director will report directly to the Vice President of Technical, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Europe, and will have dotted line oversight of the heads of geology and mining in the four European divisions, 10 countries and more than 40 sites.

Your role and responsibilities :

Safety and Compliance : Ensure all mining operations comply with internal, local, national, and international regulations, and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Strategic Leadership : Support the European Management in expansion projects and ensure the development and implementation of strategic plans for the mining operations end-to-end in Europe, aligning with the company’s global objectives.

• Land management and permitting : long-term planning of resource-related matters, progress monitoring of the divisions’ plans for land acquisitions, zoning and permitting activities at each mining site.
• Operational Excellence : Monitor the creation and implementation of the topographic and geological models, the LT and ST mining plans, ensuring they meet the operational standards, and optimize reserve utilization, production and cost efficiency.

Strategic Reporting : Provide regular updates and reports to the executive team at Europe and Group levels on the performance, risks, and opportunities within the European mining operations.

Collaboration : Create and animate a network with the four heads of geology and mining in the European divisions, sharing expertise and providing guidance to achieve regional goals. Represent the European region in global efforts to create and implement standards.

Stakeholder Engagement : Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at headquarter and local levels.

Innovation : Promote and implement innovative technologies and practices aligned with the Group efforts to enhance mining efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational safety.

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Why join Lhoist?

We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you! At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their achievements, have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that.

Our 6.400 employees in more than 25 countries create everyday solutions for a sustainable future. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development : planet, people and profit.

At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group.

Come and join us!