Ignite Your Leadership Journey with Orica, Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the mining industry? Orica, a global leader in mining and blasting solutions, is seeking a Senior Site Supervisor – Open Cut to join its dynamic team at Bulyanhulu, Tanzania. This is your opportunity to be part of a world-class organization that values innovation, safety, and leadership excellence, Senior Site Supervisor at Orica October 2025.
At Orica, we believe in empowering individuals to grow, share knowledge, and drive meaningful change. As a Senior Site Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and team development—helping shape not only your future but the future of those you lead.
About the Role
The Senior Site Supervisor – Open Cut will lead Orica’s on-site operations, ensuring high performance, quality service delivery, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. This role involves overseeing both plant and underground operations, managing teams, and maintaining compliance with Orica’s Service Level Agreements and corporate guidelines.
You will be the driving force behind operational excellence, from product quality control to resource planning, all while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Orica’s operations at the Bulyanhulu site, ensuring contractual KPIs are met or exceeded.
- Provide analytical and decision support to the Sprint Lead for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
- Participate in short, medium, and long-term operational planning activities.
- Manage product forecasts, inventory counts, and reconciliations with precision.
- Ensure all charging equipment and operational tools are maintained according to Orica’s standards.
- Conduct monthly meetings with customers to review performance and maintain alignment on expectations.
- Lead audits, inspections, and compliance activities to meet regulatory and company safety requirements.
- Oversee employee training programs, ensuring completion of all mandatory certifications.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, record-keeping, and preventive maintenance.
- Support budgeting, staffing, and capital expenditure planning for the site.
- Analyze inventory and optimize stock management to improve profitability.
- Manage daily scheduling of staff, raw material orders, and maintenance planning.
- Address operational issues proactively with actionable solutions.
- Liaise effectively with external regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering, registered under the Tanzania Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
- 8–12 years of experience in mining, with at least 5 years in underground operations.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage diverse teams.
- Deep understanding of the Explosives Industry and blasting operations.
- Skilled in process improvement and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Valid Tanzanian Driving License required.
Key Attributes
- High integrity, ethical values, and professional character.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to perform under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy.
- Collaborative mindset, open to feedback and continuous learning.
- Proven ability to influence and align diverse teams.
What Orica Offers
At Orica, you’ll be part of a global company that values growth, learning, and inclusion. We offer:
- A competitive salary and performance-based rewards.
- Access to professional development and learning opportunities.
- A safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to work with talented professionals from across the world.
- A culture that celebrates diversity, equality, and respect.
Orica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fairness and respect for all individuals—regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or background.
How to Apply
This is a full-time position based at Bulyanhulu, Tanzania. If you are ready to take the next step in your mining career and lead with purpose, apply now through the official application link below. Join Orica – Where your potential ignites our progress.
