Quarry Manager

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Salary sacrifice program

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead the Golden Grove Quarry in South Australia. You will oversee operations, safety, environment, plant and equipment to meet annual targets while delivering customer outcomes.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvement, lead a team, and maintain a strong safety culture. A relevant qualification and proven leadership in a quarry setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced quarry manager/supervisor with relevant industry qualifications.
• Ability to support continuous improvement across Supply Chain to improve performance.
• Strong leadership with a track record of delivering transformational change in a complex environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Safety mindset with commitment to risk management and Zero Harm.
• Team player with ability to multi-task and adapt under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day quarry operations, development, environmental management, and maintenance schedules.
• Make business decisions to meet targets, budgets and KPIs while controlling costs.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Focus on rehabilitation and maintain reputation as a responsible partner.
• Prioritise safety and manage high-risk activities to reduce exposure.

Skills

Quarry leadership

Budgeting

Team leadership

Job description

Strive, Develop and Succeed We are currently recruiting for an experienced a Quarry Manager to lead the team at our Golden Grove Quarry in South Australia. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager Aggregates, this leadership role is a multi-faceted role for someone looking for the next step in their career or looking to apply their existing skills and experience in an important role in a growing and exciting market. As the Quarry Manager, you will hold direct responsibility for all aspects of the operations focusing on safety, environment, plant, equipment to achieve annual financial targets whilst delivering on customer requirements and execution outcomes.

In your new role, you will be:

• Managing the day-to-day operations where you are responsible for quarry development, environmental management, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Making business decisions that impact the overall performance of the business, including achieving agreed targets / KPIs, financial planning, budgeting and managing costs within budget.
• Leading and managing people while bringing your team along the journey to successfully achieve goals.
• Focused on continuing our approach to rehabilitation and maintaining our reputation within the industry and community as a responsible and sustainable partner.
• Bring a strong safety mindset and manage high risk activities and reduce risk exposure for self and others.

This role is a great fit for you, if:

• You are an experienced quarry manager/supervisor with relevant industry qualifications.
• An ability to support continuous improvement across the Supply Chain process to establish good performance through insight and innovative planning.
• A strong leadership mentality with a demonstrated track record in delivering transformational change within a complex business environment.
• The capability to deliver exceptional negotiation and influencing skills when interacting with varying levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• You have a safety mindset with a total commitment to risk management and Zero Harm.
• You are a team player who can multi-task and make quick effective decisions under pressure.
• You have a positive presence in building strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• You have a high level of resilience and adaptability to changing situations.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary package and incentive program
• Fully maintained company provided vehicle
• All Uniforms & PPE supplied
• Leadership position and job stability within a globally successful organisation
• Ongoing training, development opportunities and support from the management team
• Opportunities for career progression and growth nationally

Our Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
• Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
• Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.