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Quarry Manager

 

Quarry managers are responsible for ensuring that quarries, pits and opencast sites operate successfully by overseeing all operations, both on site and in the office. They manage staff, co-ordinate production and monitor all site systems.

 

Quarry managers have a vital role in ensuring the profitability of quarry sites.

 

Work activities can take in the office and on site, and include ensuring that key government health and safety legislation (Quarries Regulations 1999) is implemented throughout the site, checking that the quarry's production levels are maintained to schedule, altering the quarry's production system, depending on the materials required, liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise, and undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments.

 

Personal qualities required include excellent all round communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, good problem solving skills, excellent time management skills, and the ability to assimilate and disseminate

 

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