Operations Manager - Quarry & Crushers

Albarrak Crushers; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Albarrak Crushers is seeking a senior operations leader to manage the quarry and crushing plant, ensuring safe, efficient production aligned with sales targets. You will coordinate drilling, blasting, material handling and maintenance while optimizing costs and equipment reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 15–20 years in quarry/mining operations, with a strong track record in leadership, production planning and KPI-driven performance in the UAE/GCC context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 15–20 years in quarry/crusher aggregates/mining operations; 10+ years in senior roles.
• Experience with UAE/GCC quarry operations and regulatory requirements is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of quarry, crushing plant, screening, stockyard and related activities.
• Plan and achieve daily to monthly production targets aligned with sales requirements.
• Monitor plant performance to maximize capacity, productivity and recovery while minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate drilling, blasting, excavation, loading, hauling and material feeding activities.
• Ensure maintenance and reliability of crushers, screens, conveyors and related equipment.
• Lead safety, QA/QC, cost control, and operational budgeting efforts.

Skills

Operations management

Mining engineering

Cost control

Maintenance planning

Performance analytics

Leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Production Engineering degree

Related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the quarry crushing plant screening plant stockyard and related operational activities Plan and achieve daily weekly and monthly production targets in accordance with sales requirements and available resources Monitor crushing and screening performance to maximize plant capacity productivity and recovery while minimizing downtime and production losses Coordinate quarry development drilling blasting excavation loading hauling and raw material feeding activities Ensure proper management of quarry faces benches haul roads stockpiles and material movement Monitor the quality and grading of aggregates and ensure that finished products meet required specifications Coordinate closely with the maintenance workshop team to ensure preventive maintenance breakdown repairs and equipment availability are properly managed Monitor the condition and performance of crushers screens conveyors feeders loaders excavators dump trucks and other heavy equipment Analyze equipment downtime and recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions to improve reliability Optimize manpower equipment utilization fuel consumption spare parts usage and other operational costs Prepare production plans operational budgets manpower requirements and equipment utilization plans strong Monitor key operational KPIs including strong Production tonnage Tons per operating hour Crusher utilization and availability Equipment downtime Fuel consumption Maintenance cost Cost per ton Product quality and yield Coordinate with Sales Maintenance Workshop Procurement Stores HR HSE and Management to ensure smooth operations Maintain adequate stock levels of different aggregate sizes based on sales forecasts and customer requirements Review production and operational reports and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce operating costs Ensure proper control of spare parts consumables fuel lubricants tyres and other operational resources Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements environmental regulations quarry regulations and relevant UAE authority requirements Conduct regular site inspections and ensure safe operating practices are followed throughout quarry and crusher operations Lead supervise and evaluate quarry supervisors crusher supervisors operators drivers equipment operators and other operational personnel Establish clear responsibilities performance targets and accountability for the operations team Investigate operational incidents production losses excessive costs or equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions Prepare and submit regular production equipment maintenance manpower cost and operational performance reports to senior management Continuously identify and implement improvements in quarry planning crushing processes equipment utilization productivity and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in quarry, crusher, aggregates, mining, or similar heavy industrial operations. At least 10 years in a senior operational or managerial position within a quarry or crusher operation. Strong practical experience in quarry operations, crushing and screening plants, aggregate production, and heavy equipment management. Strong knowledge of crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and quarry mobile equipment. Good understanding of preventive maintenance, breakdown management, and equipment reliability. Strong knowledge of production planning, operational cost control, and productivity improvement. Ability to analyze cost per ton, equipment utilization, fuel consumption, downtime, and production KPIs. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large operational teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Good communication, reporting, and coordination skills. Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and operational reporting systems. Previous experience in the UAE or GCC quarry/crusher industry is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Fujairah quarry and crusher operations and applicable regulatory requirements will be an advantage.