Michael Hayes-Rivet
Towson,MD
Summary
Dynamic Senior Mining Operations Manager with 28 years experience and a proven track record working in senior operational leadership and advisor roles at both remote an overseas open cast and underground mines on behalf of multiple tier one precious metals and Copper mining clients such as Anglo Gold Ashanti, Rio Tinto, IAMgold, Newmont, Glencore-Xtrata, Barricks, etc. Primary role has been to support Mine Directors in the implementation of safety, productivity, and cost reduction campaigns across all areas inclusing Technical Services (Longterm and Short term planning); Geology, Drill * blast, Development, HME maintenance, Production, Supply chain, and Procurement and Processing, Crushing, Mill Processing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mining Ops & Supply Chain Manager
GPR Dehler
09.2017 - Current
- Mentored front line management and Supervision, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to achieving quarterly operational and budget results.
- Evaluated operational needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps towards achieving desired outcomes.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
- Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs.
- Identified key cost and organizational areas in need of improvement and implemented sustainable plans to resolve issues.
Senior Operations Analyst - Mine Ops & Engineering
Implementation Engineers
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Assessed vendor performance regularly to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives while maintaining strong relationships with key partners.
- Reduced operational costs through in-depth analysis and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies, minimizing potential disruptions to operations and reducing financial impact.
- Improved overall team productivity by providing comprehensive training and development programs.
Manager - Enterprise Excellence
Catalyft
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked in the Defense Aerospace Industry with a global Engineering and Defense Company company
- Accomplished multiple tasks on budget and within established government (Defense) timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Senior Consultant - EMEA
The Highland Group
01.2010 - 06.2015
Education
Certificate in Mine Engineering - Engineering
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ02-2021
MBA - Business Strategy And Finance
Concordia University (Loyola)
Montreal05-1997
CPIM Certified - Inventory And Supply Chain Management
APICS - American Production Inventory Control Society
Chicago, IL05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Concordia University (Loyola)
Montreal06-1994
Blastig Certificate - Mine Engineering
Ministry of Mining - Government of South Africa
Johannesburg, RSA03-2017
Skills
- Expense control
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Supply chain risk management
- Procurement expertise
Accomplishments
- Led a entire corporate Operational Excellence (OE800) team over several Mine Sites in achieving an OE800 AISC target reduction from 1300 USD per oz to 840 USD per oz.
- Worked with Key stake holders to improve HME open pit and underground equipment daily availability from 75% to 92% through the implementation of effective quality repair, inspection, and PM programming
- Achieved 100% improvement in weekly total LDM's by working with production Development teams and Jumbo Operators to increase safety and productivity
- Worked with open Pit D&B teams to improve average blasted stock inventories to 300K
Certification
- CPIM - APICS Certified Professional of Inventory management- 1997
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Mining Ops & Supply Chain Manager
GPR Dehler
09.2017 - Current
Manager - Enterprise Excellence
Catalyft
01.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Operations Analyst - Mine Ops & Engineering
Implementation Engineers
01.2014 - 09.2021
Senior Consultant - EMEA
The Highland Group
01.2010 - 06.2015
Certificate in Mine Engineering - Engineering
University of Arizona
MBA - Business Strategy And Finance
Concordia University (Loyola)
CPIM Certified - Inventory And Supply Chain Management
APICS - American Production Inventory Control Society
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Concordia University (Loyola)
Blastig Certificate - Mine Engineering
Ministry of Mining - Government of South Africa