Senior Operations Manager (North & Scotland)
Senior Operations Manager - North and ScotlandLead Regional Operations. Drive Performance. Shape Strategy. Are you an experienced operational leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results across aggregates, asphalt or heavy industrial environments? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and developing long-term strategic plans?
We're looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our North West and Cumbria region overseeing a diverse asset portfolio and ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of operational performance. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for operational excellence, business performance, talent development and strategic growth.
As a regional position, we're flexible on location across the region including Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Sheffield and surrounding areas. What You'll Be Responsible For Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you'll lead operational performance across the region, ensuring safety, efficiency and commercial success while developing future leadership capability.
Your responsibilities will include: Leading teams to achieve safety, operational and financial targetsOwning the design and delivery of the annual regional strategyDriving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice sharing across the businessManaging regional budgets and ensuring effective cost controlMonitoring KPI performance and implementing improvement actionsLeading customer complaint reviews, root cause analysis and corrective actionsAligning production, sales and resource planning to maximise returns and minimise stock levelsManaging Capex planning, business cases and the five-year investment planSupporting estate planning and quarry development activities in partnership with Land & Natural Resources teamsChampioning sustainability objectives and embedding sustainable ways of working across operationsDeveloping, retaining and coaching talented leaders and future successors What We're Looking For You'll bring significant operational leadership experience within the aggregates, asphalt, quarrying or wider extractive industries, together with the ability to deliver results through others.
You will also have: Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practiceExperience managing budgets, business performance and cost-benefit analysisProven ability to lead through managers, coaching, developing and empowering teamsStrong understanding of mineral extraction, resource management, planning and restoration activitiesKnowledge of asphalt production, bituminous mixture design and recycled asphalt products (RAP)Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levelStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis methodologiesA data-driven approach to operational decision-making and performance improvementExcellent communication and presentation skillsThe ability to build long-term strategic plans while maintaining operational focus A company car or car allowance is included, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.
Why Tarmac At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want people who take pride in their work, collaborate effectively with others and are always looking for better ways to improve. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop and make a real impact.
If you're an ambitious leader ready to shape the future of our North and Scotland operations, we'd love to hear from you.We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you.
Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and DevelopmentTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.Ready to build your future? Click ‘Apply’ to get started.
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