Our client in Ireland is looking for a Mine Managerto plan, organize, lead, and control safe and efficient mining operations that meet output, cost, maintenance, and quality targets, aligned with strategies and objectives.Key AccountabilitiesLeadership & SafetyLead the mine team across safety, environment, maintenance, production, and quality.Ensure compliance with statutory mining regulations and company standards.Own the Safety Pillar in the WCM programme, fostering a positive safety culture.Manage explosives use in compliance with police, IIE, and Department of Justice regulations.Operations & PlanningDesign and implement safe, economical gypsum extraction methods.Allocate resources, prepare shift schedules, and optimize productivity.Develop 5-year mine plans (capital, extraction sequencing, ventilation, headcount).Conduct exploratory drilling and liaise with Group Mineral Resources Division.Performance & ReportingPrepare budgets and detailed analyses.Report weekly/monthly mine performance, explaining variances and corrective actions.Drive World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) programme to reduce costs and improve efficiency.Stakeholder EngagementMaintain constructive relationships with local communities and regulators.Represent the company on official mining and quarrying bodies.Liaise with environmental agencies on subsidence remediation and conservation.People DevelopmentRecruit, train, and motivate workforce.Manage industrial relations with multiple unions.Ensure succession planning and robust training systems.Cost & QualityControl direct and indirect mine costs.Align operations with customer demand for volume and quality.Maintain strategic rock stock levels.Interpersonal & Leadership Skills Builds strong collaborative relationships across teams/functions.Engages people in a shared vision through dialogue and communication.Configures teams to deliver timely, accurate support.Promotes continuous improvement and drives change positively.Applies performance management principles (goal setting, coaching, feedback).Key Results AreasSafety: Statutory responsibility, emergency preparedness, accident investigation, ventilation, ground control.Mine Planning/Engineering: Long-term planning, geotechnical design, capex submissions.Environment: Subsidence remediation, energy conservation, environmental management systems.Quality: Optimize run-of-mine rock quality, align operations with customer demand.WCM: Identify loss areas, improve OEE, sustain improvements via AM/PM/FI tools.People Development: Competent appointments, inclusive culture, succession planning.Cost Control: Budget preparation, cost management, capital project delivery.Qualifications & ExperienceDegree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (postgraduate desirable).10+ years mining operations experience, 5+ years in senior leadership.Proven underground and open-pit mining management.Project and cost management qualifications.Strong commercial awareness, data analysis, and presentation skills.Hands-on, results-driven leader with a track record of successful mine management.Respect, teamwork, loyalty, integrity.Accountability and people-driven progress.