Operations Manager (Quarry)

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Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Operations Manager (Quarry) to oversee two sites in Scotland. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, managing operational teams, and adhering to safety and financial regulations. Ideal candidates will possess experience within the extraction industry and strong leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and diverse employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in the extraction or construction materials industry.
• Strong understanding of the Quarries Act 1999 and HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for team engagement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of two quarries.
• Ensure production targets and safety standards are met.
• Develop and deliver site improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of HSE policies

Education

NEBOSH qualified

Relevant NVQ qualification

Job description

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If youshare our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager(Quarry) to manage our sites at Douglasmuir Sand and Gravel Quarry, Milngavie, Glasgow and Tarmac Reilly Quarry, Johnstone, Renfrewshire.This key role is responsible for ensuring all materials and product are safely and efficiently produced and dispatched within expected budgetary constraints to meet or exceed customer requirements.As well as Glasgow, this role is easily accessible from Cumbernauld, East Kilbride, Largs, Carluke, Kilmarnock, Johnstone and and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic andinclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the role of Operations Manager (Quarry)has overall responsibility for the day-to-day safe operation of two quarries with particular focus on meeting and exceeding production targets, cost containment, safety, health and environmental standards and employee motivation and management.

As Operations Manager (Quarry)you will also be responsible for:

• Optimising by monitoring production forecasts and site resources in the most cost-effective way
• Working with site team to actively seek opportunities to achieve more sustainable ways of working and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered
• Owning site improvement plans, accountable for delivery against agreed targets
• Delivery of HSE performance for the area
• Contractor management and performance review
• Responsible for driving a preventative approach to maintenance, allocating maintenance resource accordingly
• Ensuring sites always have competent managerial cover in line with regulatory legislation
• Developing operational teams and succession plans within sites - leading, coaching and mentoring members of the team
• Managing investments to ensure they are delivered safely on time and within budget
• Stock management across the sites and linking with the supply chain team on correct sourcing decisions
• Working in partnership with customer services and commercial department maximising company performance through stock management and product opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Operations Manager (Quarry)will be able to successfullylead multiple operational teams and possess experience of influencing and engaging multi-functional teams, leading by example preferably within the extraction industry or similar.Anunderstanding of the construction materials business including knowledge and applications of aggregates and asphalt is preferred.

The key to your success will be your exceptional communication skills.As an influential and persuasiveleader, you will have a successful track record in managing, developing, motivating and inspiring both direct reports and people in your wider organisation to cultivate strong, engaged and competent teams.

Suitable candidates for the role of Operations Manager (Quarry) will demonstrate:

• Ability to manage financial accounts, understanding how to set and manage budgets and establish site costs including cost benefit analysis
• Understanding of HSE policies, standards, and legislation. Ideally NEBOSH qualified with relevant NVQ qualification
• Indepth understanding of Quarries Act 1999 to ensure full compliance with regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to plan, structure and present meetings and briefings
• Well organised work style, able to manage competing priorities, planning for work activities and projects
• Analytical approach to monitoring trends, interpreting results and making data-driven decisions
• Critical thinking skills, obtaining and evaluating information from the teams across the sites to take critical operational decisions

Why Tarmac

In addition to the role of Operations Manager (Quarry) we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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