VP Operation & Business Development (timah)

JOB DESCRIPTION

VP Operations & Business Development – Tin Mining

Industry

Tin Mining / Mineral Mining

Location

Bangka Belitung / Site Operations / Head Office, as required

Reporting Line

President Director / CEO / Board Representative
Final reporting line to be confirmed based on organization structure.

Position Purpose

The VP Operations & Business Development is responsible for leading, integrating, and optimizing tin mining operations while driving strategic business development initiatives to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation for the company’s mining business.

This role acts as a senior business leader who bridges site operations, production performance, mine planning, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, and commercial / business expansion.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in the same or highly relevant mining industry, preferably tin mining, mineral mining, or mining operations in Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Leadership

• Lead overall mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and productive operations across assigned mining sites.

• Oversee daily and strategic operational performance, including production planning, mine execution, equipment utilization, manpower productivity, contractor performance, and cost control.

• Ensure operational targets are achieved in line with approved mine plans, RKAB, production targets, budget, and company objectives.

• Drive operational discipline across mining, processing, hauling, logistics, maintenance, and supporting functions.

• Monitor operational KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve output, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure strong coordination between site operations, technical team, finance, procurement, legal, HSE, and management.

2. Mine Planning & Production Optimization

• Provide strategic direction for short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine planning.

• Work closely with technical teams to ensure mine plans are practical, commercially viable, and aligned with available reserves / resources.

• Review production data, recovery rate, stripping ratio, mining sequence, equipment readiness, and operational constraints.

• Identify opportunities to improve mining methods, production efficiency, ore recovery, and processing performance.

• Ensure production plans are aligned with permit requirements, environmental obligations, and business targets.

3. Business Development & Growth Strategy

• Identify, assess, and develop business growth opportunities within the tin mining sector and adjacent mining opportunities.

• Lead feasibility review and commercial assessment for potential new mining areas, partnerships, acquisitions, joint operations, or business expansion.

• Evaluate new opportunities from operational, technical, commercial, legal, environmental, and regulatory perspectives.

• Build business cases for strategic initiatives, including investment proposals, operational expansion, partnership models, and improvement projects.

• Support management in developing long-term growth strategy for the mining portfolio.

4. Regulatory, Permitting & Compliance

• Ensure all mining activities comply with applicable Indonesian mining regulations, company policies, HSE standards, environmental obligations, and permit requirements.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding IUP, RKAB, environmental permits, reporting obligations, reclamation, post-mining plans, and other regulatory matters.

• Work closely with Legal, HSE, Technical, and Government Relations teams to manage compliance risks.

• Ensure disciplined documentation, reporting, and follow-up related to regulatory and operational compliance.

• Maintain strong awareness of regulatory changes affecting mining operations and business development plans.

5. HSE, Sustainability & Risk Management

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure HSE is embedded in daily operations and strategic decision-making.

• Monitor key HSE indicators and ensure corrective / preventive actions are implemented effectively.

• Ensure environmental management, reclamation, waste handling, and community impact are properly managed.

• Identify operational and business risks, including safety, production, contractor, regulatory, environmental, financial, and reputational risks.

• Drive continuous improvement in risk mitigation and operational governance.

6. Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee contractor performance to ensure delivery against agreed scope, safety standards, productivity targets, and commercial terms.

• Build effective working relationships with local government, regulators, community leaders, business partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Resolve operational and stakeholder issues with a balanced approach between business needs, compliance, and long-term relationship management.

• Ensure all external relationships are managed professionally and ethically.

7. Financial & Commercial Performance

• Manage operational budget, cost efficiency, and profitability improvement initiatives.

• Review cost drivers across mining operations, contractors, logistics, equipment, manpower, and processing.

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and business performance review.

• Monitor operational profitability and recommend actions to improve margin, productivity, and cash generation.

• Ensure proposed business development initiatives are commercially sound and supported by proper financial analysis.

8. Organization, People & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop site leaders, operational teams, and business development teams.

• Build a performance-driven culture based on accountability, collaboration, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure the organization has the required technical, operational, and leadership capabilities to support business growth.

• Drive talent development, succession readiness, and team effectiveness across the mining business.

• Act as a role model in demonstrating integrity, growth mindset, collaboration, execution discipline, and digital readiness.

Key Performance Indicators

AreaKPI ExamplesOperationsProduction target achievement, operational efficiency, equipment utilization, recovery performanceCostCost per unit, budget control, contractor cost optimizationHSEZero fatality, LTIFR reduction, compliance with HSE standardsComplianceRKAB alignment, permit compliance, regulatory reporting accuracyBusiness DevelopmentNumber and quality of viable opportunities, business case completion, strategic initiatives progressFinancialRevenue growth, margin improvement, EBITDA contribution, operational profitabilityPeopleLeadership bench strength, team productivity, capability developmentStakeholderGovernment, community, contractor, and partner relationship effectiveness

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline.

• Master’s degree in Business, Management, Mining, or related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in mining operations, with significant exposure to senior operational leadership.

• Minimum 5 years in senior management role, preferably at GM, Head of Operations, COO, Director, or VP level.

• Must have direct experience in tin mining or highly relevant mineral mining operations.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

  • Tin mining operations

  • Mineral mining in Indonesia

  • Bangka Belitung mining ecosystem

  • Mine operations and production leadership

  • Business development in mining sector

  • Contractor and government stakeholder management

  • RKAB, IUP, permitting, HSE, and regulatory compliance

Mandatory Industry Background

The candidate must come from the same or directly relevant industry, preferably:

• Tin mining

• Mineral mining

• Mining operations in Indonesia

• Integrated mining business with production, processing, logistics, and commercial exposure

Candidates from unrelated industries should not be prioritized unless they have strong, proven mining operations and business development exposure.

Technical Competencies

• Mining operations management

• Mine planning and production optimization

• Contractor management

• HSE and environmental compliance

• RKAB, IUP, and regulatory understanding

• Cost control and operational budgeting

• Business development and feasibility assessment

• Commercial and investment analysis

• Stakeholder and government relations

• Risk management

• Operational excellence and continuous improvement

Leadership Competencies

Integrity & Authentic Leadership

• Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and principled decision-making in complex mining operations.

Growth & Strategic Thinking

• Identifies growth opportunities while balancing business potential, regulatory compliance, safety, and sustainability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Builds strong collaboration across site teams, head office, regulators, contractors, communities, and business partners.

Execution & Achievement

• Drives measurable operational and commercial results through disciplined execution and accountability.

Digital & Data-Driven Mindset

• Uses data, dashboards, systems, and technology to improve operational visibility, decision-making, and efficiency.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior mining professional who has:

• Strong operational background in tin or mineral mining.

• Proven ability to manage multi-site or complex mining operations.

• Strong business acumen and commercial judgment.

• Experience developing new mining opportunities or expanding mining assets.

• Strong regulatory and stakeholder management capability.

• Ability to work hands-on with site teams while communicating effectively with Board / Executive stakeholders.

• Strong integrity, safety mindset, and disciplined execution style.

• Experience in Bangka Belitung mining environment is highly preferred.

Short Version for Job Posting

VP Operations & Business Development – Tin Mining

A mining business unit is looking for a senior mining professional to lead operations and business development for its tin mining business. This role will be responsible for driving safe, compliant, efficient, and profitable mining operations while identifying and developing strategic growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in tin mining or relevant mineral mining operations, with proven leadership in production, mine operations, contractor management, HSE, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, and business development.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in mining operations.

• Senior leadership experience in mining operations or business development.

• Strong exposure to tin mining or relevant mineral mining industry.

• Solid understanding of Indonesian mining regulation, RKAB, IUP, HSE, and environmental compliance.

• Strong operational, commercial, and stakeholder management capability.

• Experience in Bangka Belitung mining environment is preferred.