Site Manager (Quarry and Asphalt)

Bridgend
11 months ago
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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. 

We are currently looking for a Site Manager to join our team managing our site at Cornelly Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Porthcawl, near Bridgend. This key role is responsible for ensuring all materials and product are safely and efficiently produced and dispatched within expected budgetary constraints to meet or exceed customer requirements. As well as Porthcawl, this site is easily accessible from Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, Barry, Ammanford, Carmarthen and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the role of Site Manager has overall responsibility for the day-to-day safe operation of the Plant with particular focus on meeting and exceeding production targets, cost containment, safety, health and environmental standards and employee motivation and management.

As Site Manager you will also be responsible for:

Optimising by monitoring production forecasts and site resources in the most cost-effective way
Working with site team to actively seek opportunities to achieve more sustainable ways of working and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered
Owning site improvement plans, accountable for delivery against agreed targets
Delivery of HSE performance for the area
Contractor management and performance review
Responsible for driving a preventative approach to maintenance, allocating maintenance resource accordingly
Ensuring sites always have competent managerial cover in line with regulatory legislation 
Developing operational teams and succession plans within sites - leading, coaching and mentoring members of the team 
Managing investments to ensure they are delivered safely on time and within budget
Stock management across the sites and linking with the supply chain team on correct sourcing decisions
Working in partnership with customer services and commercial department maximising company performance through stock management and product opportunities The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Site Manager will be able to successfully lead multiple operational teams and possess experience of influencing and engaging multi-functional teams, leading by example preferably within the extraction industry or similar. An understanding of the construction materials business including knowledge and applications of aggregates and asphalt is preferred.

The key to your success will be your exceptional communication skills. As an influential and persuasive leader, you will have a successful track record in managing, developing, motivating and inspiring both direct reports and people in your wider organisation to cultivate strong, engaged and competent teams.

Suitable candidates for the role of Site Manager will demonstrate:

Ability to manage financial accounts across multiple operational sites, understanding how to set and manage budgets and establish site costs including cost benefit analysis
Understanding of HSE policies, standards, and legislation, where they fit in and how health and safety should be managed. Ideally NEBOSH qualified with relevant NVQ qualification
Indepth understanding of Quarries Act 1999 to ensure full compliance with regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
Ability to plan, structure and present meetings and briefings
Well organised work style, able to manage competing priorities, planning ahead for work activities and projects
Analytical approach to monitoring trends, interpreting results and making data-driven decisions
Critical thinking skills, obtaining and evaluating information from the teams across the sites to take critical operational decisionsWhy UsIn addition to the role of Site 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 opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, 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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