Quarry managers are responsible for ensuring that quarries, pits and opencast sites operate

successfully. They oversee all operations, both on site and in the office, manage staff,
coordinate production and monitor all site systems.

Responsibilities
As a quarry manager, you'll need to:

combine your knowledge of extraction and processing systems with excellent

interpersonal and management skills to ensure the profitability of quarry sites
check that the quarry's production levels are maintained safely to schedule
balance sales and output
alter the quarry's production system in accordance with the materials required
liaise with sales and commercial teams
performance manage the production process and set and monitor targets
provide the owner company with information and statistics on the quarry's
performance
develop links with local groups and organisations
manage and regulate the quarry's budget
maintain up-to-date records and deal with paperwork
ensure that key government health and safety legislation (Quarries Regulations 1999
and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2008) is implemented
throughout the site
keep up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments
develop inspection systems and checklists
write development proposals and reports
manage and recruit staff.

On site, you'll need to:

closely monitor all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is
carried out to the highest standard
provide active leadership and management of safety processes and culture to minimise
risk in all operations activities
liaise with staff on site and deal with any technical or staffing challenges that arise
undertake regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all
health and safety regulations
examine the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained
assess equipment and production material levels
order new items as required
check that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.

Skills
You will need to show:
 a strong level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction
systems
excellent communication and influencing skills
strong customer service skills
good business and management skills
project management skills
leadership qualities and teambuilding skills
the ability to think strategically and to problem solve
the capacity to make quick decisions and to think on your feet
commercial awareness
good IT skills
knowledge of health and safety issues and how they relate to practical working
environments
a flexible approach to work
an ability to tolerate (some of the time) noisy, dirty and uncomfortable working
environments.