Senior Director, Business Operations

1 week ago


Washington Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Tarmac Trading Limited Full time

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We are currently looking for a Senior Operations Manager for our Northernregion to manage the asset portfolio, safely minimising cost and maximising performance. This key role is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing managers to ensure that the business achieves its safety, performance and financial targets, and that a diverse pipeline of talent is identified, retained and developed for the future.
As this is a regional role we are flexible on your location so whether you live in Chester Le Street, Newcastle, Durham. We can also offer relocation for anyone looking to move North Reviewing area KPIs in monthly performance reviews and ensuring the team take positive action
Adopting a continuous improvement mindset, collaborating outside of immediate remit to share and learn best practices, seeking innovation and identifying ways of improving performance and quality
Managing monthly complaints review, ensuring route cause analysis completed with actions delegated
Capex submissions for the area, writing papers, managing the process and maintaining the 5 year plan
Working with the Land and Natural Resources team on estate planning matters
Understanding of health, safety and environmental policies, standards, and legislation and how health and safety should be managed
Appreciation of the impact of production processes on sustainability and the supply chain and understands the principles of operating quality product efficiently
Good appreciation of the social and economic issues associated with the exploration, exploitation and development of a mineral extraction site and understand the challenges around both new site planning requirements and planning permissions extensions
Experience adhering to principles of sustainable development, reclamation of mineral workings, minerals planning, managing waste and an understanding of environmental law and legislation and its implication for the minerals extractive industry.
Proven problem solving skills including tools and techniques, able to apply root cause analysis
Proven experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, confidently influence others including report writing and presentations
Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and plan ahead for work activities and projects
Analytical approach to monitoring trends, interpreting results and making data-driven decisions
A company car/car allowance is provided with this role so a full UK driving licence is essential.
In addition to the role of Senior Operations Manager we also offer a company car/car allowance as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

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
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.
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