Site Packing Manager

Tarmac; Buxton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tunstead Cement Plant, operated by Tarmac, seeks a Site Packing Manager to own the packing and dispatch operations. You will lead a safe, efficient and reliable process for cement storage, packing and dispatch, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

You will report to the Production Manager and work with production, maintenance, quality, supply chain and commercial teams to meet customer demand with high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.
• Significant cement manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of leading operational teams in heavy industry.
• Experience managing contractors, projects and cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational and business performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety standards compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing operational team with coaching and succession planning.
• Manage grinding, packing and dispatch activities to meet customer requirements.
• Drive performance, efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance to plan maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Manage plant budgets, cost control and expenditures.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are available to sustain operations.
• Collaborate with quality, logistics, supply chain and commercial teams to optimise performance.
• Support site improvement projects and new product introductions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budget management

Cement manufacturing experience

Contractor management

Cross-functional coordination

Delivery of targets

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Packing Manager Tunstead Cement Plant, Derbyshire

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical operational area, leading the safe, efficient and reliable production, storage, packing and dispatch of cement products while driving performance, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

Tunstead Cement Plant is Tarmac’s flagship cement operation in the UK. It has benefited from significant investment and has an ambitious programme of future investments that will position the plant among the most advanced and sustainable cement manufacturing facilities in the country.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the grinding plant, cement storage facilities, packing plant and dispatch operations. You'll work collaboratively across production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a high calibre engineer to develop within a flagship operation, gain exposure to senior leaders across the business, and build a strong platform for progression into larger roles at both plant and group level.

Leading a team of operational personnel, you'll play a key role in delivering business objectives, developing people and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all company and CRH safety standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing operational team, providing coaching, support and succession planning.
• Manage daily grinding, packing and dispatch activities to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Drive operational performance, efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance teams to plan and execute maintenance activities and annual shutdowns.
• Manage plant budgets, cost control and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are available to support uninterrupted operations.
• Work collaboratively with quality, logistics, supply chain and commercial teams to optimise performance.
• Support the delivery of site improvement projects and new product introductions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.

Essential Experience

• Engineering Degree.
• Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes/ engineering.
• Significant experience within a cement manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading operational teams in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience managing contractors, projects and cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational and business performance targets.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• IT proficiency, including SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a proactive and self‑motivated leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You'll be:

• Passionate about health, safety and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.
• Results driven with a focus on delivering operational excellence.
• An effective communicator who can engage and influence at all levels.
• Adaptable, resilient and capable of leading through change.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Aside from this role, you’ll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you're coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.