Business Manager Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction materials seeks a dynamic Business Manager in Whitwick to lead site operations, manage a large team, and drive strategic growth while ensuring safety and efficiency. This senior leadership role offers opportunities to impact performance and innovation within the Aggregates division, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package with salary and bonuses

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced support for family policies

Paid volunteering day

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in operational management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to foster cross‑functional collaboration and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site operations ensuring goals are met.
• Champion continuous improvement across a 3MT operation.
• Produce monthly business review packs for senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in operational management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of our Aggregates division? We're looking for a dynamic Business Manager to drive strategic and operational excellence at Cliffe Hill. In this pivotal role, you'll:

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site operations, ensuring safety, environmental, and financial targets are met.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational efficiency across a 3MT operation and a team of 100 FTE.
• Provide strategic insight through business intelligence initiatives, monthly review packs, and KPI monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decision‑making and deliver sustainable growth.
• The main activities of the role involves leading, directing and managing the operational team to achieve its performance objectives.
• Take statutory responsibility for operations (8.1c) and ensure the highest standards of health and safety.
• Lead, direct, and inspire the operational team to achieve ambitious performance targets.
• Challenge forecasts and budgets, analyse variances, and deliver actionable insights.
• Produce and present monthly business review packs to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Collaborate across functions to align operations with strategic priorities.
• Oversee business intelligence projects and support transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in operational management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to foster cross‑functional collaboration and drive change.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a senior leadership role with responsibility for performance, innovation, and growth.

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs‑we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Benefits

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work‑Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities