Senior Operations Manager; North & Scotland

Lead Regional Operations. Drive Performance. Shape Strategy. Are you an experienced operational leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results across aggregates, asphalt or heavy industrial environments? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and developing long-term strategic plans? We’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our North West and Cumbria region overseeing a diverse asset portfolio and ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of operational performance.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for operational excellence, business performance, talent development and strategic growth. As a regional position, we’re flexible on location across the region including Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Sheffield and surrounding areas.

• Leading teams to achieve safety, operational and financial targets
• Owning the design and delivery of the annual regional strategy
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice sharing across the business
• Managing regional budgets and ensuring effective cost control
• Monitoring KPI performance and implementing improvement actions
• Leading customer complaint reviews, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Aligning production, sales and resource planning to maximise returns and minimise stock levels
• Managing Capex planning, business cases and the five-year investment plan
• Supporting estate planning and quarry development activities in partnership with Land & Natural Resources teams
• Championing sustainability objectives and embedding sustainable ways of working across operations
• Developing, retaining and coaching talented leaders and future successors

A company car or car allowance is included, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice
• Experience managing budgets, business performance and cost-benefit analysis
• Proven ability to lead through managers, coaching, developing and empowering teams
• Strong understanding of mineral extraction, resource management, planning and restoration activities
• Knowledge of asphalt production, bituminous mixture design and recycled asphalt products (RAP)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis methodologies
• A data-driven approach to operational decision-making and performance improvement
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• The ability to build long-term strategic plans while maintaining operational focus

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want people who take pride in their work, collaborate effectively with others and are always looking for better ways to improve. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop and make a real impact. If you're an ambitious leader ready to shape the future of our North and Scotland operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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:
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