Operations Manager Aggregates MQP - Cliffe Hill

Competitive salary and Bonus

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Are you ready to lead and shape the future of our Aggregates division? We're looking for a dynamic Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational excellence at Cliffe Hill.

In this pivotal role, you'll:

• Lead and manage all site operations, ensuring safety, environmental, and financial targets are met.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational efficiency across a 3MT operation and a team of 100 FTE.
• Provide strategic insight through business intelligence initiatives, monthly review packs, and KPI monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and deliver sustainable growth.

The main activities of the role involves leading, directing and managing the operational team to achieve its performance objectives.

• Take statutory responsibility for operations (8.1c) and ensure the highest standards of health and safety.
• Lead, direct, and inspire the operational team to achieve ambitious performance targets.
• Challenge forecasts and budgets, analyse variances, and deliver actionable insights.
• Produce and present monthly business review packs to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Collaborate across functions to align operations with strategic priorities.
• Oversee business intelligence projects and support transformation initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership in operational management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive change.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a senior leadership role with responsibility for performance, innovation, and growth.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities