Operations Manager

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OPERATIONS MANAGER - JERICHO BRIDGE QUARRY, DUMFRIES

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.

What You'll Be Doing

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. Key responsibilities include:

• 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

What We're Looking For

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 xgikmsk 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 Quarr

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