Quarry Operations Manager / Quarry Manager
Reference: AW -0021_1737372248
Posted: January 20, 2025
Are you an Operations Manager looking for your next role? Then we may have just this for you at our Bayston Hill Grit stone Quarry & Asphalt Plant located near Shrewsbury.
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join, lead, and manage our fantastic team at this flagship Grit stone hard rock Operation. Both the quarry and asphalt plants have recently been replanted with state-of-the-art equipment, and you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of the onsite operations.
The site is easily accessible via most major road networks, based near the Midlands on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
Role Responsibility
The Operations Manager will manage and be accountable for all operations on our plant. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role, with cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs, and performance improvement being key. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Operations Manager (not exhaustive):
* Responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a highly skilled, fit-for-purpose, and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk.
* Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports.
* Responsible for all aspects of budgetary control for the multi-faceted Hard Rock operation.
* The role is an 8.1c appointment under QR1999, and shotfiring and explosive Supervisor qualifications are preferred.
* Manage stock control for all incoming materials for the busy depot and railhead with multiple train deliveries each week.
* Maintain and implement existing and new standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and training your staff on the same.
* Oversee the safe operation of the plants and the planned preventative maintenance of all of the site's equipment, fixed and mobile, with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners.
* Organise statutory inspections and action defects identified within these reports.
* Report and investigate any unsafe or hazardous working practices.
* Issue safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team.
* Manage proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and organise relevant training via our online portal.
* Collate and report on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Senior Operations Manager and drive operational performance through KPIs.
* Ensure appropriate Contractor and visitor inductions are carried out in line with company procedures.
Key Stakeholders you will liaise with in the responsibilities of this role:
* Senior Operations Manager
* Site Manager
* Section Managers
* Health & Safety team
* Procurement and support teams
* National Logistics team
* Area Operations teams
* Area Commercial teams
* Area HR Manager
* Industry Bodies
* Customers
This role is a Days role, Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to this role with the expectation to be available to meet with our Quarry and Asphalt plant's operational needs.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate for the position of Operations Manager will have experience and knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL Experience:
* Experience of Quarrying in different rock types, crushing plant, and asphalt plant operations.
* Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems.
* Working knowledge of production processes, H&S, and Environmental policies.
* A high level of education is required, along with excellent IT skills including a high level of competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to multitask and manage change.
Qualifications:
* Membership of the Institute of Quarrying is highly desirable.
* NVQ Level 4/5 Management of safety in Quarries.
Why Us
In addition to the role of Operations Manager, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
* 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 including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause.
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