As a Mine Production Manager, you will need to master following:

• advise on mine equipment
• deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
• deputise for the mine manager
• identify process improvements
• impact of geological factors on mining operations
• mine safety legislation
• mining engineering
• monitor mine costs
• monitor mine production
• use mine planning software

More generally, a mine production manager is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• electricity
• ensure compliance with safety legislation
• manage emergency procedures
• manage heavy equipment
• manage medium term objectives
• manage staff
• plan medium to long term objectives
• present reports
• report on production results
• supervise staff
• think proactively

It also helps to know the following:

• communicate on minerals issues
• design plant waste procedures
• investigate mine accidents
• mechanical engineering
• train mine engineers
• electrical engineering
• geology
• health and safety hazards underground
• prepare scientific reports