General Manager – Mining Operations and Fleet Management (India)

Company Description:

HME Solutions is a leading manufacturer of Fleet Management Solutions, providing state-of-the-art software, hardware, and autonomous technologies for the Heavy Mobile Mining industry. Our flagship product, FMS-LIVE, delivers next-generation solutions for both open-pit and underground mining clients. By leveraging advanced VDL hardware, FMS-LIVE automatically collects onboard telemetry data to optimize operations, automate equipment processes, and support efficient decision-making in intelligent mining.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced General Manager - Mining Operations and Fleet Management (India) to lead and oversee operations across multiple mining sites in India. This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational governance, commercial delivery, site leadership, workforce management, stakeholder engagement, and driving performance excellence across all assigned locations.

The position requires a strong track record in mining operations, multi‑site management, large on‑site workforce leadership, and technology-enabled fleet / equipment operations. The General Manager will be based in Hyderabad, with approximately 50% travel to mine sites and customer locations across India.

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Mine Site Operational Leadership

- Provide complete operational oversight for multiple mine sites across India. - Ensure safety, production, quality, compliance, and operational uptime targets are met. - Drive site-level execution excellence aligned with corporate strategy. - Implement SOPs, process improvements, and industry best practices across all locations.

2.

Fleet / Equipment / Technology Operations (Mandatory)

- Oversee fleet deployment, utilization, health, and optimization across mine sites. - Ensure effective maintenance, lifecycle management, and uptime improvement. - Support integration and usage of technology systems (FMS, GPS analytics, equipment monitoring, automation tools).

3. Workforce & On-Site Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop large cross-functional site teams (operations, engineers, supervisors, technicians, support). - Foster a high‑performance, safety-focused, and accountable work culture. - Ensure continuous learning, capability development, and performance management.

4. Client Relationship, Governance & Deliverables

- Own end‑to‑end client communication and relationship management for all mining customers. - Ensure seamless delivery of commitments, SLAs, service quality, and operational outcomes. - Address escalations, operational challenges, and stakeholder issues proactively.

5. Strategic Planning & Performance Management

- Develop and execute operational strategies for maximizing productivity and resource utilization. - Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and operational KPIs. - Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

6. Expansion, Growth & Business Support

- Identify opportunities to scale operations to new mine sites and regions. - Support tendering, proposals, technical inputs, and business development activities. - Collaborate with leadership on strategic growth initiatives.

7. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety requirements. - Drive strong safety culture across all sites and functions. - Implement proactive risk mitigation, audits, and continuous safety improvements.

8. Travel Requirement

- Approximately 50% travel across India for site visits, client meetings, audits, and operational reviews.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

- 10+ years of experience in mining or heavy industrial operations; multi-site experience preferred. - Strong leadership history managing large on‑site teams and cross‑functional groups. - Proven experience in fleet / heavy equipment operations (mandatory). - Strong understanding of mining operations, safety standards, and compliance norms in India. - Hands‑on, execution-driven leader with excellent stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work in demanding site environments and deliver under pressure. - Good Communication - English Mandatory