Quarry Manager

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Boral Quarries are actively seeking a strategic & people focused Quarry Manager to oversee one of our premier sites based in SA Metro. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead all functionalities of the Quarry, specifically focusing on P&L (experience), Cost Control, Processing Knowledge, Production Planning, Drill and Blast and the Customer experience. The site has a typical output of 1.0 million tons per annum and a workforce of approximately 20 people and contractors. You will play a key role in partnering with our internal stakeholders and the wider community to drive meaningful relationships. Your well-developed commercial acumen will see to your success in identifying areas of cost efficiencies, growth and process improvements. 

Your day will involve:

• Promoting and enforcing safety and environmental processes and protocols to meet performance outcomes
• Effective management of daily operations, delivering on agreed priorities of cost control and production in line with quality, budgeting and forecasts
• Working with the Sales team to deliver the sites revenue expectations
• People leadership - hands on management of staff and contractors
• Ensuring the site is in line with current licencing, consents and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to the strategic planning and execution of short-term and long-term Capital Works and maintenance

What are we looking for?

• Site Senior Executive (SSE) Ticket more than 20 people
• 5 years' experience in mining or quarrying
• Strong Knowledge of the Mining & Quarrying Safety & Health Act & Regs
• Strong Knowledge of Pit planning, Slope Stability and Quarry Geotechnical Awareness
• Strong Knowledge of hard rock quarrying and crushing processes
• Ability to understand P&L, plan and manage a budget.
• Proven leadership experience in Quarrying Operations or Mining
• Strong leadership attributes including initiative to identify, manage, and solve issues as they arise 
• Experience developing and managing budgets including controlling expenditure and costs will be highly regarded 
• Experience in LEAN Manufacturing will be highly regarded 
• Appropriate Quarry management qualifications and/or tertiary qualifications 

What’s on offer?

• Organisation dedicated to health, safety and the environment       
• Equal Opportunity Employer – Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply        
• Established ex-Defense Force Alumni providing ongoing support and mentoring      
• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from outstanding industry leaders and colleagues      
• Genuine career growth opportunities within Boral Australia       
• Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program  

About Boral Quarries 

Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects. 

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect. 

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great. 

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.