Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time
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. 
Are you an Operations Manager looking for your next role?  Then we may have just this for you at our Birmingham Asphalt Plant and Rail Head at Washwood Heath.
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join, lead and manage our fantastic team at this flagship Asphalt Operation. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of the onsite modern asphalt batching plant and the busy rail head and aggregates supply facility.
The site is easily accessible via most major road networks, based in the heart of the Midlands on the outskirts of Birmingham and without entering the new ‘Green Zone’.  The plant is easily commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Walsall, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Nuneaton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Tamworth and surrounding areas.
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.
Main ResponsibilitiesThe 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, coach and developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk
You will lead change and continuous improvement initiatives, whilst maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports
Responsible for all aspects of budgetary control for the multi-faceted operation
Managing stock control for all incoming materials for the busy depot and rail head with multiple train deliveries each week
Maintaining and implementing existing and new, standard Operating procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the same
Managing and overseeing the safe operation of the plant 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
Organising statutory inspections and actioning defects identified within these reports
Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices
Issue of safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team
Manage proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrix
Collate and report on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Area Operations Manager and drive operational performance through KPI’s
Ensure appropriate Contractor and visitor inductions are carried out in line with company proceduresKey Stakeholders you will liaise within the responsibilities of this role:
Area Operations Manager – Assistant Plant Manager - Health & Safety team - Procurement and support teams - National Logistics team - Area Operations teams - Area Commercial teams - Area HR Manager - Industry Bodies - CustomersThis 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 plant’s operational needs
The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Operations Manager you will have experience and knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL Experience
Experience with Rail Head and Plant operations
Previous experience of an Asphalt / Aggregates / Ready Mix environment
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 changeQualifications
Membership of the Institute of Asphalt Technology is highly desirable, but not compulsory
IOSH Managing SafelyWhy UsIn addition to the role of Operations Manager we 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 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.
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