Quarry Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ibstock PLC Full time
Job Title: Quarry Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to join our team at our Cattybrooke site in Bristol, BS32 4BX.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Promote a culture of health and safety excellence to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Ensure all statutory obligations, company policies, and procedures are understood, applied, and adhered to at all times.
  • Optimize quarry production levels to meet schedule and quality requirements.
  • Interpret geological and ceramic data to inform extraction and production decisions.
  • Manage clay extraction to the highest safety and environmental standards.
  • Plan and manage stockpiles to meet ceramic specification and customer requirements.
  • Lead and manage third-party contractors, company operatives, and road hauliers to ensure supply to internal and external customers.
  • Manage budgets and costs of quarry operations.
  • Liaise with internal and external customers on clay quality and production issues.
  • Provide problem-solving support to customers on raw material-related production problems.
  • Manage quarry quality assurance and environmental systems.
  • Oversee estates management, including landscaping, restoration, and aftercare activities.
  • Analyze extraction and ceramic data to develop and achieve key targets and objectives.
  • Project manage defined capex projects.
  • Assess alternative clay or raw material sources.
  • Participate in quarry health, safety, and environmental audits.
  • Manage training requirements of quarry team members.
  • Participate in quarry plant and water discharge best practice initiatives.
  • Establish and track relevant KPIs to improve operational performance.
  • Lead and support a continuous improvement culture in operational management.
  • Collaborate with Geology, Ceramics Technology, Factory, Planning & Estates teams on raw material optimization projects.
  • Liaise and communicate with various stakeholders, including internal teams, community members, and regulatory bodies.
Essential Requirements:
  • A recognized quarry management qualification.
  • Enrollment in IOQ/IOM3 quarry CPD program.
  • Practical experience in managing large-scale quarry operations.
  • A recognized geological/mining qualification.
Skills and Attributes:
  • Demonstrable quarry management experience.
  • The ability to understand, accept, and achieve targets and deadlines.
  • A high degree of computer literacy and numeric skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
  • Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
  • Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem-solving techniques and provide solutions.
  • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
  • A high degree of self-motivation.
Desirable Requirements:
  • Degree-educated or equivalent.
  • NEBOSH certification.
  • A recognized ceramic qualification.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don't perfectly match the job description, we encourage you to apply. We value diversity and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute and grow with us.

Ibstock Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.



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