Warehouse Foreman at Newmont Mining Corporation

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable
  • Job type:
    Full-Time
  • Posted:
    3 years ago
  • Category:
    Administrative / Clerical Jobs in Ghana
  • Deadline:
    05 Nov 2021

Overview

Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.

Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.

Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

The only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index, Newmont in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont’s industry leading performance is reflected through our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce and creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and Newmont’s shareholders. The Warehouse Foreman is responsible for directing and controlling warehouse activities including receiving, reporting, stacking, order filling, shipping and maintaining stocking records to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing materials and equipment.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

  • Implement the warehousing strategy in relation to start-up and operational corporate requirements.
  • Direct and control warehouse, inventory control and issuing/receiving activities, requiring in-depth knowledge of material management techniques.
  • Implement policies and procedure for all materials control functions and maintain a computerized materials management and warehousing system.
  • Ensure accuracy of cycle and recorder counts and identify obsolete stock.
  • Approve write-offs emanating from cycle counts (within the financial limit).
  • Interface with all departments to ensure proper inventory levels of required material whilst keeping inventory holding to a minimum and report the status of warehousing activities to the management on a regular basis.
  • Respond immediately to the emergency requirements of equipment breakdowns to support operational requirements and maintain a quality Health and Safety program and record retention for the warehouse function in the accordance with established company policy and procedure.
  • Possess superior knowledge and skill to effectively utilize the materials management system, implement staff development training and perform safety training within the department.

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

  • College degree, and/ or Accredited certification in Supply Chain

Experience

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ increasingly responsible purchasing/buyer/material experience in a mining environment.
  • An understanding of warehouse functions, responsibilities and inventory management experience desired.

Technical Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills, using office softwares such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Administration skills.
  • Working knowledge of contracting practices and documentation.

Behavioural Attributes

  • Professional.
  • Possesses and demonstrates high ethical and professional standards in all dealings.
  • Customer focused.
  • Trustworthy.
  • Confident.
  • Reliable and independent.
  • Safety conscious.
  • Willing to learn continually.
  • Work well under pressure.
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