Quarry Operations Supervisor: Lead Safety & Performance

Heidelberg Materials; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an enthusiastic Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day quarry operations, driving safe, efficient, and profitable performance. Working with the Site Manager you’ll oversee production activities, uphold high health and safety standards, and develop site personnel.

You’ll champion a strong safety culture, manage maintenance planning, monitor plant performance, ensure product quality, and build relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in quarry, aggregates, mining, manufacturing, or construction materials.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to plan workloads, prioritise activities, and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience managing maintenance activities and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership: champion safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Production & Operational Performance: support safe, efficient quarry operations and maintenance scheduling.
• Quality & Customer Service: ensure product quality and deliver reliable service to customers and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: coach, train, and mentor site staff and ensure proper inductions.
• Site Standards & Continuous Improvement: manage materials procurement, cost control, and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Health and safety

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an enthusiastic Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day quarry operations, driving safe, efficient, and profitable performance. Working with the Site Manager you’ll oversee production activities, uphold high health and safety standards, and develop site personnel.

You’ll champion a strong safety culture, manage maintenance planning, monitor plant performance, ensure product quality, and build relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver reliable