We are currently looking for an Operations Manager – Aggregate Blocks to be a key member of the Blocks leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic plan for the business with accountability for the safety, leadership, development and performance of the Aggregate Block sites. You will deliver a transformational plan to fundamentally reposition the scale and performance of the UK operation and unlock full potential of CRH/Tarmac capability, working to build links with CRH worldwide manufacturing businesses enabling us to deliver best in class performance. Leading the business optimisation plan, you will generate tangible performance improvements across all operational areas whilst Identifying scope and delivering strategic capital projects to innovate and transform operational performance. Main ResponsibilitiesAs the successful Operations Manager – Aggregate Blocks, you will report to the Product Line Director and be responsible for leading operational performance growth, minimising waste and delivering energy reduction and decarbonisation operational targets, executing strategy for carbon neutrality by 2050. On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Operations Manager – Aggregate Blocks will include (not exhaustive): Leading the Tarmac Safety Strategy, driving tangible improvement in relation to zero tolerance of accidents, instilling a culture of H&S best practice Owning the P&L for all manufacturing sites delivering against agreed budgets and optimisation targets Managing delivery of production targets, delivering targets for cost of production, quality, OTIF, waste, OEE, energy usage and working capital Effectively managing, coaching and developing direct reports, driving full employee engagement alongside owning the succession plan and building talent at all levels within the structure Ensuring policies and procedure requirements are fully compliant with legislation, and changes are effectively communicated Maintaining training plans for all operational staff, organising necessary training whilst driving the early careers programme Ensuring the capability and appropriate training of all direct reports, production of annual performance contracts which support P&L aims for Blocks Operations Direct and support Technical Lead in delivering exceptional quality performance with a focus on complaints, cost of raw materials, and new product developmentThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal Operations Manager – Aggregate Blocks is able to build relationships with teams across the business, has good communication skills and can influence and lead teams creating a positive culture. You will be able to continually drive performance and improvements within the business whilst maintaining customer focus within a high-pressured environment. You will also possess the following; Degree or similar qualification in Production Management or Engineering (desirable) NEBOSH or IOSH Experience of running a teamThe role covers various sites across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Rotherham, with a site also located in East Sussex. At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share 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. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Why UsAlong with the role of Operations Manager – Aggregate Blocks, we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 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. Tarmac Tarmaccareers Tarmac Tarmaccareers Operationsmanager Aggregateblocks Safety Innovation Quality