Sky Horizon is a registered minerals resource company that is established with an ambition to conduct professional mining and minerals business in Afghanistan. The company has invested in several talc mines in Afghanistan. Considering our team expertise, worldwide existence and linkages as well as the knowledge about the national and international market demand and supply for various minerals, we believe that Sky Horizon is a reliable and successful supplier of talc, and other industrial minerals from Afghanistan.

For more information, please visit our website at www.skyhorizon.org (http://www.skyhorizon.org/) 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Production Management

• Plan, organize, and control the production process to achieve targeted output volumes and quality.
• Ensure continuous operation of crushing, grinding, sorting, and packing lines with minimum downtime.
• Oversee raw material feeding, processing, and output in accordance with production schedules.
• Maintain production records, analyze performance, and implement measures to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with mining operations to ensure consistent and quality raw material supply.

B. Quality Assurance

• Ensure the talc produced meets required chemical and physical specifications as per customer or market standards.
• Supervise laboratory testing and quality checks at each stage of processing.
• Work closely with the Quality Control (QC) team to identify and correct deviations.
• Ensure relevant quality system standards (if applicable) are followed.
• Implement a system of traceability for all batches/products supplied to customers.

C. Maintenance & Equipment Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of all processing equipment (crushers, screens, dryers, etc.).
• Develop maintenance schedules and ensure timely repairs to avoid production disruptions.
• Maintain proper stock of critical spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure machinery operates at optimal capacity and energy efficiency.

D. Supply Chain & Dispatch

• Coordinate with logistics and sales departments to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of processed talc to customers.
• Maintain stock control of finished products and ensure accurate documentation.
• Liaise with transporters, warehouse staff, and clients for efficient order fulfillment.
• Monitor and manage plant input materials (fuel, packaging, chemicals) for uninterrupted operations.

E. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict safety standards and promote a safety-first culture among staff and laborers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (dust control, waste management, etc.).
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and drills.
• Ensure staff use protective equipment and follow operational safety procedures.

F. Personnel & Administration

• Supervise, train, and evaluate plant personnel.
• Develop and implement staff schedules, rotations, and training plans.
• Foster teamwork and accountability among plant staff.
• Manage labor discipline and resolve conflicts effectively.

G. Planning, Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports including output, downtime, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Report key operational data to management and recommend improvements.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, finance, and logistics for smooth operational flow.

H. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Recommend adoption of new technologies and process improvements.
• Support the company’s overall goal of becoming a reliable, competitive talc supplier in domestic and export markets.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in mineral processing, preferably talc or similar industrial minerals.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mineral processing systems (crushing, milling, screening, separation, classification).

Management Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, plan production schedules, and meet customer delivery deadlines.

IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, production tracking systems, and reporting tools.

Language: Proficiency in English, Dari, and/or Pashto required.

Other: Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making abilities

While applying kindly mention the vacancy number “SAMC-09-2025-Plant Officer” in the subject line of E-mail otherwise, your application may not be considered.

Please do not send heavy size documents (i.e. Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates and etc.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.

Note: Due to immediate need, applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis and candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Submission Email: vacancy@skyhorizon.org

While applying kindly mention the vacancy number “SAMC-09-2025-Plant Officer” in the subject line of E-mail otherwise, your application may not be considered.

Please do not send heavy size documents (i.e. Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates and etc.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.

Note: Due to immediate need, applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis and candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Submission Email: vacancy@skyhorizon.org