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Operations Manager
March 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Cwt y Bugail, North Wales
Full-time, permanent position
Role overview
Breedon are currently seeking an Operations Manager based at our Cwt y Bugail Quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales. Reporting to the Works Manager you will lead the teams on site to maximise the operational performance by managing people, costs and standards, whilst adhering to the health, safety, quality and environmental policies. You will be an integral part of the management team helping to drive performance in a critical business area.
We are looking for an individual with the ability to influence and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be people and performance focused with the drive to make it happen.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Continuously monitor performance within the site against business targets, identifying areas for increased performance and efficiency.
- Develop the team, both individually and collectively, through delegation, coaching, mentoring, and learning.
- Communicate to the team in a clear and effective manner, business expectations, including performance requirements and results.
- Work with the senior leadership team to identify and drive the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and investment opportunities.
- Deliver on targets set regarding technical and quality controls.
- Operate sites in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with company procedures and statutory regulations.
- Ensure SHE compliance within the site, aiming to build a safety culture.
- Provide effective leadership to your team, managing & coaching direct reports to continually improve operational performance & standards.
- Manage operational costs and site action plans.
- Drive operational performance through KPI's.
- Ensure that direct reports undertake their roles competently, that their roles are clearly defined and understood and that all are motivated and developed to achieve the business's objectives.
You will possess the following core skills and competencies:
- Adopt Breedon's key values in your day to day work - Keep it Simple, Show we Care, Make it Happen, Strive to Improve.
- You will possess an NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 5 or be a Chartered Engineer with relevant continual professional development.
- Operational management experience in Quarrying operations.
- Experience of leading teams at a senior level setting strategy and delivering results.
- Ability to perform adequately under pressure and/or opposition. Ability to make controlled responses in difficult situations.
- Delegation - Effective use of team experience and skills. Knowledge of when, how and whom to delegate. Effective allocation of decision-making and other responsibilities.
- Problem Analysis - Ability in identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information, and identifying possible causes of problems.
- Judgment - Ability to evaluate data and course of action and to reach logical decisions. Unbiased, rational approach.
- Initiative - Actively influencing events rather than passively accepting; sees opportunities and acts on them. Originates action or ideas.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including car allowance, pension and life assurance.
Closing date for applications: 1st April 2022
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.