Mine Manager

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors systems

• Experience managing short-term operational transitions or project-based assignments

• Background working with contract mining or consulting teams

Work Environment

• Active open-pit mining operation

• Regular on-site presence required (4–5 days per week minimum)

• Availability to be on-call for operational needs

• Fast-paced operational environment requiring strong situational awareness and leadership

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without work visa sponsorship

• Ability to work on-site in the Clayton, Idaho area

• Ability to work safely in an active mining environment