Operations Manager

Lead a flagship quarry operation. Drive performance. Make a lasting impact. Tarmac is looking for an experienced operational leader to take responsibility for our Jericho Bridge and Dalbeattie Quarries in Dumfries. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Operations Manager or Site Manager with a strong background in heavy industry, aggregates, extractives, construction materials, manufacturing or processing environments. You'll have full accountability for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the site, leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring excellence in safety, production, maintenance and customer service.

If you're passionate about operational leadership, developing people and delivering results in a safety-critical environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Quarry, ensuring safe and efficient operations that meet business and customer requirements.

• Leading all aspects of site safety, health, environmental and operational performance
• Delivering production, quality and cost targets
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Managing site budgets, performance and investment projects
• Developing, coaching and engaging operational teams
• Ensuring effective contractor management and compliance
• Leading a proactive maintenance and asset management approach
• Managing stock, production planning and customer demand requirements
• Building strong relationships across commercial, technical and supply chain teams

We're seeking a confident and credible operational leader who can inspire teams and deliver results in a demanding environment. You'll ideally have:

• Management experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, construction materials, manufacturing or a similar heavy industrial operation
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams
• A proven track record of improving operational performance, safety and productivity
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational forecasts
  
  Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• NEBOSH qualification and/or relevant operational management qualifications (desirable)
• Knowledge of quarrying regulations and industry best practice (desirable)

This role is based at our Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries which is accessible from across the West of Scotland.

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career. As part of CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions, we offer the opportunity to work within a business that values safety, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

As Operations Manager you'll lead a key operation that supplies essential materials for construction and infrastructure projects across the region. You'll have the autonomy to drive safety, operational performance and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team and shaping the site's future success.

Join Tarmac and become part of a business that values safety, collaboration and innovation, offering the support of a global organisation alongside the opportunity to make a real impact locally. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

• 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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you.
• Our three Employee Communities are:
  Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

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