Job Description

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

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