COO / Operations Director – Gold Refining
Role Overview
TURA Executive is conducting a confidential search for an operational leader for a gold and precious metals refinery in West Africa.
This is a senior, site-based leadership appointment focused on production, operational teams, performance, efficiency, and quality.
The position is permanently based in West Africa, not Dubai; the employing country and organization will be disclosed confidentially to qualified candidates.
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Opportunity
TURA Executive is conducting a confidential search for an operational leader for a gold and precious metals refinery in West Africa.
This is a senior, site-based leadership appointment focused on production, operational teams, performance, efficiency, and quality.
The position is permanently based in West Africa, not Dubai; the employing country and organization will be disclosed confidentially to qualified candidates.
Key responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day site operations, production planning, operational delivery, and performance.
- Optimize throughput, recovery rates, yield, process efficiency, and product quality.
- Maintain operational controls, health and safety, traceability, and applicable regulatory and industry requirements, including LBMA-related standards where relevant.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor KPIs, strengthen operational capability, and improve efficiency and cost control.
Candidate profile
- 10–15+ years of relevant industry experience, including substantial direct experience in gold or precious metals refining.
- Proven senior leadership as a COO, Operations Director, General Manager, Head of Refinery, or equivalent.
- Strong technical understanding of refining processes, metallurgy, production management, and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated success improving operational performance, recovery, process control, and production efficiency.
- Experience managing technical teams, operational risk, compliance, and relevant industry standards.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Willingness to relocate permanently to West Africa for a site-based appointment.
- Refinery start-up, operational transformation, or production-scaling experience is advantageous.
Compensation
- A competitive package will be offered according to experience and suitability; details will be discussed confidentially with shortlisted candidates.
Application note
- Candidates are asked to include their current location, relevant refining experience, notice period, current monthly salary, and willingness to relocate.
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