operations manager Remote
Breedon
Full Time
Remote
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Description
As our next Operations Manager (Bulk Cement), you'll be key in steering and guiding the development and implementation of the Logistics strategy for the GB Cement business. You'll have the opportunity to play a vital role in assisting the Logistics Manager in ensuring the import, storage, and transportation of cement via road, rail and shipping in our north region, delivering a safe and efficient operation.
To truly excel in this role, you'll need to possess a proactive and visible leadership style, be energized and empathetic, and have a talent for working with and leading a team. Your responsibilities will include spearheading Health, Safety, and Wellbeing initiatives for your team at Breedon Cement Depots and Terminals in your region, as well as overseeing Capex and Opex budgets and implementing various projects. Additionally, you'll be accountable for providing reports and analysis on depot cost, performance, and mitigation. Devising and implementing maintenance schedules plans, and ensuring compliance with Statutory Inspections and best practices.
You're the type of individual who doesn't shy away from challenging the norm, and you certainly aren't interested in a desk-based 9 to 5 job. What truly matters to you is understanding, influencing, and driving change across multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. This role presents an opportunity for you to showcase your innovative thinking and be liberated from unnecessary bureaucracy.
As the Operations Manager , you embody the traits of a proactive visible leader, someone who is energised and empathetic. You thrive on autonomy and relish the opportunity to make change happen. The flexibility to develop solutions and the potential for personal growth are also important to you.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Cement import, storage, and transfer through the Northern region of the UK. Working closely with the transport, supply chain, engineering & other operations managers to ensure an aligned approach & success as a team, adding value to the overall business.
So, if you're seeking a chance to think outside the box and be given the freedom to make a real impact, this role is perfect for you. You'll be part of a dynamic team, driving the success of our GB Cement business and shaping its future. Showing We Care about your development and giving you the opportunity to Make It Happen.
At Breedon Group, we take pride in living by our four simple values - We keep it simple, we make it happen, we show we care, and we strive to improve. These values are the cornerstone of our business and shape every aspect of what we do.
At Breedon Group, we take pride in living by our four simple values - We keep it simple, we make it happen, we show we care, and we strive to improve. These values are the cornerstone of our business and shape every aspect of what we do.
Here at Breedon Group, our mission is to make a material difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships and constructive collaboration, which is why we are the leading independent aggregate and mineral business in the UK and Ireland. Our ambition is to expand internationally in the future and become the foremost vertically-integrated international construction materials group.
When you join Breedon Group, you become part of a business that is dedicated to making a significant impact. Your future with us will be brimming with opportunities to contribute to our plans, assist us in achieving our goals, and be part of something greater. In this role, there is a unique chance to instill a culture, develop pioneering solutions, and establish a team that will advance our future strategy.
This is not merely an opportunity, but an invitation for you to leave your mark and advance your career within a growing business. People choose to remain with us because of the fulfilling experiences we provide. We are proud to be a company rooted in strong values, an employer of choice, and an organisation renowned for our commitment to sustainability. We are continuously striving to ensure that our actions and decisions are sustainable, taking into account the long-term economic, social, and environmental impacts, for the benefit of all our stakeholders.
Location is flexible in the “Northern region” which is defined as four cement terminals located in Leith, Blyth, Dewsbury & Runcorn.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Health, Safety & Wellbeing initiatives for your reports at the Breedon Cement Depots and Terminals within your region.
- Support the development and implementation of Logistics strategy for the GB Cement business.
- Develop and rollout maintenance schedules, plans, arrangements for each site, in accordance with Statutory Inspections and best practices. Work closely with Engineering & SHE in determining best practice.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and within the framework of the “partnership agreement” as required.
- Project Management – work with the Project Team on any new development projects at each of the sites, or any new identified sites going forward
- HR Management – control of HR issues, engagement, and development of people
- Management of key subcontractors
- Define and implementation of targets to effectively manage equipment and costs of department.
- Provide reports & analysis on depot cost, performance & mitigation.
- Engineering Compliance – adherence to legal and corporate standards for depot maintenance.
- Capex & Opex budget responsibility and implementation of projects.
- Management of all Depots and Terminals with your region, ensuring the safe operation of all sites
- Maintenance of all equipment associated with transfer and storage of Cement associated with GB Cement.
- Build relationships with key business stakeholders and suppliers to drive value around the strategic objectives of the business.
- Manage risk profile for area of responsibility.
- Work in line with all Company Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, procedures and standards.
- Adopt Breedon’s key values in your day to day work - Keep it Simple, Show we Care, Make it Happen & Strive to Improve.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Do you offer…?
- Proven experience and understanding of operations management in a similar or transferable heavy industry.
- Experience of providing analytical data sets on cost performance and mitigation
- Experience of operating and managing geographically dispersed teams and ability to travel.
Role-Specific Skills/Knowledge:
- Proven experience and understanding of operations management in a similar or transferable industry.
- Health & Safety focused
- Detail orientated and analytical, with a sound engineering understanding.
- Proven experience of working collaboratively with numerous stakeholders at any given time (internally & externally) to achieve best outcomes.
- Excellent communicator, verbal and written
- A self-starter who can autonomously time manage, prioritise, produce, and provide visibility to key outcomes.
- Ability to manage both fixed & mobile operatives across a large geographical area
- Demonstrate a willingness to travel across the region & be a visible, role model to the team
- Evidence of influencing and driving continuous improvement.
- Learning from and working with other disciplines to deliver outstanding outcomes internally and externally.
- DESIRABLE: A strong understanding of the cement business / bulk powder handling, storage and distribution.
Benefits
- Car Allowance
- Bonus Scheme
- Life Assurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free on-site Parking
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Save Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Discount Scheme
About Breedon Group plc
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.
Breedon
https://www.breedongroup.com/
Breedon on the Hill, United Kingdom
Rob Wood
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Construction
2010
