Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing. Are you passionate about strategic management and maximising rail connectivity for operational success? Join us at Tytherington as a Unit Manager We're seeking a dedicated individual to drive safety, environmental compliance, cost-effectiveness, quality, and top-notch service delivery. If you thrive on improving efficiencies and embracing change in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you UnitManager RailConnectivity OperationsExcellence To achieve agreed safety, environmental, cost, quality, and service objectives through the successful and effective management of the Tytherington Unit. Constantly seek to improve the efficiencies and existing performance levels. The definition of the Unit and sites included within it may be subject to change as business requirements dictate. Key accountabilities The main activity of the role involves leading, directing and managing the operational team to achieve its performance objectives. The performance emphasis for this unit includes. Health and Safety Operating to the highest level of health and safety objectives in line with Heidelberg Materials Health and Safety Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area. Environmental Operating to the highest level of environmental objectives in line with Heidelberg Materials Environmental Management Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area. Compliance Ensure all statutory legislation and company regulations are adhered to with respect to all operational activities. Operations Achieve optimum production levels in line with commercial activity at the lowest operation cost. Continually advance operational improvements to improve efficiency with the production functions. Distribution Working with the logistics function to ensure operational procedures are such that highest customer service levels can be achieved at the most efficient operational cost. Quality Working with the technical function to ensure operational procedures are such that the highest quality levels are achieved at the most efficient operational cost. Business Analysis Working with the Operations Manager to ensure all operational management information is accurate, relevant and is used effectively to assist in the management of the business and the progression of all profit enhancing opportunities. In order for the day to day activities outlined above to operate effectively, the roles also involves a number of wider aspects, including; Resource Planning Ensure that your site management teams are adequately resourced and that personnel are trained and developed. Assets should be in place and maintained to ensure the business plan can be delivered. Ensure personnel are effectively developed and become highly competent, and to identify and progress any employees with the potential to further their career through the business and a successional line is in place to facilitate this activity. Directing Provide leadership to the site teams, ensuring that operational goals and expectations are understood, and personnel are proactively developed. Controlling Ensure operational control mechanisms are effectively implemented covering all relevant aspects (including Health & Safety, environmental controls, capex management control, revenue spend controls). What’s on Offer: Salary range £50,000 -£60,000 depending on experience Company Car and Bonus scheme Location: Tytherington Hours: 40 hours Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption Social Values : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover