QUARRY MANAGER
Clarence Quarry | Clarence, NSW | Heidelberg Materials
Lead a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence. Shape the future of our quarry operations.
Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced quarrying professional and proven operational leader to lead our operations at Clarence Quarry, located just outside Lithgow in the beautiful NSW Blue Mountains.
Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, this is a key leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance and strategic direction of the quarry. You will lead all aspects of site operations, including people leadership, production, health and safety, environmental compliance, operational development and financial performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished operational leader who is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement and delivering sustainable business outcomes.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Lead and inspire your team: Provide visible, engaging and effective leadership, building a high-performing culture where people are empowered, developed and aligned towards achieving shared goals.
- Drive business performance: Take ownership of operational and financial outcomes, including production targets, KPIs, budgeting, cost control, business planning and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Oversee quarry operations: Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring efficient production, effective quarry development, preventative maintenance and optimal utilisation of resources.
- Champion safety and risk management: Foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring high-risk activities are effectively managed and that the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors remain a priority.
- Promote environmental responsibility: Drive environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining the site's reputation as a responsible operator and industry leader.
- Deliver operational excellence: Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, processes and overall site performance while supporting the long-term sustainability of the operation.
What you'll bring:
- Hold a minimum Tier 2 NSW Quarry Manager qualification and have a sound understanding of NSW quarrying legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental obligations and relevant statutory responsibilities, with appropriate qualifications or competencies to fulfil the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrated experience in quarry operations, with a strong understanding of quarry production processes, extraction methodologies, processing plant operations, quarry development and maintenance. Previous experience in a Quarry Manager or senior operational leadership role within the quarrying industry will be highly regarded.
- A strong track record of driving business performance, operational improvement and positive organisational change.
- Commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret business performance, manage budgets and make sound decisions that deliver sustainable results.
- A genuine commitment to safety, with a proactive approach to risk management and a strong alignment with our Zero Harm philosophy.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders.
- A solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make timely decisions and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate change and bring people along on the journey.
- A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and developing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
What we offer:
- Competitive base salary package and performance-based incentive program.
- Fully maintained company vehicle.
- Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Long-term career stability with a globally recognised organisation.
- Ongoing training, professional development and support from an experienced management team.
- Opportunities for career progression and development across our national operations.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established and successful operation.
Build your future with Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and the unique perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
We welcome applications from people of all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you have the right to work in Australia and are committed to maintaining a safe, fit-for-work environment, we encourage you to apply.
Take the next step in your career. Join Heidelberg Materials and help us build a better future.
