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Mine production manager
Also known as: mining engineer, mine operations manager, quarry production manager, coordinator of mine production, quarry production engineer, mine supervisor
About this occupation
Mine production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term mine production schedules and plans, such as drilling, blasting, ore and mineral extraction, and waste management.
A specialisation of mine manager.
Essential skills and knowledge
- identify process improvements
- manage heavy equipment
- supervise staff
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
- address problems critically
- electricity
- deputise for the mine manager
- deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
- use mine planning software
- monitor mine production
- manage emergency procedures
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Managers, All Other (O*NET 11-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.