Lead Quarry Operations Manager — Safety & Performance

Tarmac; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Jericho Bridge Quarry, Dumfries. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and customer-focused service in a heavy industrial setting.

You will oversee safety, performance and maintenance, drive improvements and coach teams while coordinating with contractors. The role is based at Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries, with responsibility for safety, production, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Management experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, construction materials, or heavy industrial operation.
• Strong leadership with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance, safety and productivity.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational forecasts.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety, environmental and operational performance.
• Deliver production, quality and cost targets for the quarry.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage site budgets, performance and investment projects.
• Develop, coach and engage operational teams.
• Ensure contractor management and compliance.
• Lead maintenance and asset management approaches.
• Manage stock, production planning and customer demand requirements.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Operational leadership

Budget & cost mgmt

Safety & compliance

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

NEBOSH qualification (desirable)

Job description

Tarmac is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Jericho Bridge Quarry, Dumfries. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and customer-focused service in a heavy industrial setting.

You will oversee safety, performance and maintenance, drive improvements and coach teams while coordinating with contractors. The role is based at Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries, with responsibility for safety, production, and cost targets.