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Summary:

Quarry/Mine Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the quarry site. Quarry/Mine Manager will supervise the operations and inventory of the Quarry site

• Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained;
• Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard;
• Assessing equipment and production materials levels; undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations;
• Checking that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.
• Ordering new items as required;
• Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise;
• Balancing sales and output;
• Ensuring that key government health and safety legislation is implemented throughout the site;
• Altering the quarry’s production system in accordance with the materials required;
• Liaising with sales and commercial teams;
• Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of paperwork;
• Keeping up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments;
• Developing inspection systems and checklists;
• Checking that the quarry’s production levels are maintained safely to schedule;
• Writing development proposals and reports;
• Managing and recruiting staff.
• Performance managing the production process and setting and monitoring targets;
• Providing the owner company with information and statistics on the quarry’s performance;
• Developing links with local groups and organizations;
• Managing and regulating the quarry’s budget;

Quarry Manager Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences/engineering, geology/mining geology, geophysics, materials science (Preferred)
• A strong level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically and to problem solve
• Capacity to make quick decisions and to think on your feet
• Commercial awareness
• Good IT skills
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and how they relate to practical working environments
• Flexible approach to work
• Strong customer service skills
• Good business and management skills
• Project-management skills
• Leadership qualities and team building skills

Working Conditions

• Working outdoors in environments where weather conditions are changing
• Tolerate loud noisy environments
• Working in dusty where mining rock and producing other construction materials from raw materials

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 - 75 lbs unassisted
• Able to work in environments, where standing for long extended periods of time is common
• Able to adjust to working indoor and outdoor environments regularly