Job Description Applications are invited for the position of Location Manager, Galway Quarry.
The successful candidate will report to the Regional Operations Manager, NW Region, Roadstone Ltd.
The candidate should ideally possess: - A relevant academic background with 5+ years' experience in quarrying and building materials industry.
- A practical understanding of quarry operations including stone, blacktop, concrete and block production.
- Excellent analytical ability, organised and results driven.
- Proactive approach to safety management.
- Proven people management skills and leadership qualities.
- An ability to influence at all levels to achieve the best outcome for the organisation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About The Role The candidate will have the following specific responsibilities: - Ensure Health & Safety policies/procedures are implemented in compliance with legal and statutory requirements and with relevant company policies, while driving continuous improvements in the Health & Safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with operating requirements in accordance with EPA, Local Authority and Company policies.
- Deliver Operational Excellence against agreed Key Performance Indicators - Maintain relations with near neighbours, ensuring that the Company and Group image is maintained and enhanced.
- Effectively manage all members of the location team in line with HR best practice and the established company union agreements and any I.R.
issues.
- Propose suitable learning opportunities and ensure that approved training programmes are carried out.
- Preparation and implementation of the quarry development plans.
- Manage quarry blasting – blast design, blast monitoring etc.
- Active management of mobile plant efficiency using daily and weekly metrics.
- Liaise with Roadstone Planning Department in relation to preparation of planning applications. Actively involved with planning consultants and prepare Environmental Impact Statements.
- Production of the annual quarry budget and management of quarry costs - Management of location sub-contractors - Identify opportunities to improve and develop the quarry and plants, and duly deliver the company sustainability targets.
- Optimise transport/haulage efficiency whilst driving best in class customer service.
- Propose, prepare, and implement any CX projects which are approved.
- Increase co-operation with other CRH companies and incorporate their "Best Practices" - Work closely with other production centres in Roadstone.
Skills Needed About The Company Roadstone's nationwide business includes the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of construction products including ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles and agricultural lime.
We also provide an asphalt contracting service for commercial, domestic and local authority road projects.
Our business leaders include internally developed operational managers, highly qualified professionals and owner-entrepreneurs who join the organisation as a result of acquisitions.
The sustained expansion of CRH as a group, since its foundation in 1970, has created a wide range of career opportunities for ambitious and talented people throughout the world.
Our decentralised structure and entrepreneurial environment is particularly suited to attracting, motivating and retaining talented, committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified people.
Company Culture Our company is committed to leadership and skills development at all levels of the organisation, encouraging and supporting the continuous professional development of its employees to achieve their potential.
Our development philosophy involves leveraging challenging work assignments with targeted coaching and mentoring, augmented by formal training and education.
Our Success is built on your Success Roadstone offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented, dedicated people.
There's no single type of person who succeeds in Roadstone.
We are looking for people who have a passion for excellence and achieving results.
You'll need the ability to challenge and influence others, along with the capacity to adapt to new and different situations.
The ability to build strong and effective relationships and to inspire and motivate others.
Desired Criteria Required Criteria Closing Date Monday 30th September, 2024