As Quarry Operations Manager managing a team of around 50, one will be responsible for managing the site, supervising operational staff and 3rd party contractors, co-ordinating engineering works and overseeing all production activity. One will be responsible for the welfare of employees, fostering employee engagement and driving and maintaining industry-leading health and safety standards.
Setting up of new sites for road work crushing;
Manage the drilling and blasting on various sites;
Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained
Making sure that quarries, pits and opencast sites operate successfully;
Coordinate production and monitor all site systems
Construction of roads, excavations, formations, sub-soils drainage, layers to surfacing.
One will be responsible for drilling, blasting, crushing process, supervise/monitor the maintenance of the equipment
Blasting & Crushing reports
Risk assessments and health and safety inspections.
Ensuring compliance with company and legislative standards.
Procurement and budgetary control.
Co-ordinating all aspects of day-to-day operations through the supervisors and teams of operators
Quarry health and safety
Carry out health and safety inspections for the site
Carry out and record safety briefings
Ensuring all staff and contractors of the site are fully inducted and comply with quarry rules
All daily checks
Relevant Diploma/Degree
proven track record of running quarries efficiently and effectively to meet production targets
Comprehensive understanding of quarry regulations
Solid experience in road projects and construction (10yrs +)
International experience within Africa would be highly advantageous and preferred.