Senior Operations Manager Aggregates (South West and Wales)Lead regional operations. Drive performance. Shape the future of our Aggregates business.Are you a senior operational leader with a strong background in aggregates? Do you thrive on driving safety, performance, profitability and people development across complex operational portfolios? Are you ready to take ownership of strategy and make a visible impact across a large and diverse region?This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within Tarmacs Aggregates business.The OpportunityWere looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our Aggregates operations across the South West & Wales region. Youll be accountable for a varied asset portfolio, leading a team of managers to deliver:Industry-leading health, safety and environmental performanceOperational excellence and continuous improvementStrong financial and commercial resultsA resilient, future-ready leadership pipelineThis is a regional role, offering flexibility on location. Whether youre based in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Cardiff, Swansea or elsewhere across the South West & Wales, were focused on finding the right leader, not a fixed postcode.Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, youll play a key role in shaping and delivering the annual strategy for our Aggregates business across the region.What Youll Be Responsible ForAs Senior Operations Manager (Aggregates), youll lead through others to ensure safe, efficient and high-performing operations. Key responsibilities include:Full ownership of regional operational performance, cost control and productivityLeading monthly KPI and performance reviews, ensuring actions drive measurable improvementDesigning, owning and delivering the annual strategic plan for the regionOverall budget accountability, ensuring financial and operational targets are metDriving a continuous improvement mindset, sharing best practice and identifying innovationEmbedding the sustainability strategy, actively identifying more sustainable ways of workingAligning production closely with sales to maximise returns and minimise stockEnsuring materials are sourced and supplied from locations delivering the greatest valueLeading customer complaints reviews, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actionManaging capex submissions, maintaining the 5-year investment and development planWorking closely with Land & Natural Resources on estate planning and permissionsDeveloping and maintaining Quarry Development PlansBuilding, developing and retaining a high-performing, diverse management teamWhat Were Looking ForYoull be an experienced operational leader with a proven track record in a senior role within aggregates or a closely related heavy materials environment.Youll combine strong technical and commercial expertise with the ability to lead, influence and deliver results through others.You will haveIn-depth understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practiceStrong technical knowledge of aggregates operations, raw materials and production processesProven experience leading through managers, with excellent coaching and delegation skillsCommercial acumen, including setting and managing budgets and cost modelsStrong understanding of sustainability, supply chain efficiency and environmental impactExperience of minerals planning, quarry development, restoration and environmental complianceConfident problem-solver with robust root cause analysis capabilityStrong stakeholder management skills at senior internal and external levelsAnalytical mindset, using data and trends to drive informed operational decisionsExcellent organisational and strategic planning skillsA full UK driving licence is essential as a company car or car allowance is provided with this role.Why Join Tarmac?At Tarmac, who you are matters.As a leading supplier of sustainable construction materials, our Aggregates business plays a critical role in building and maintaining the UKs infrastructure. Were proud of our heritage and focused on creating a more sustainable, inclusive and high-performing future.We value people who are:Proud of the work they deliverCollaborative and respectful in how they leadAmbitious to improve, innovate and make things betterWere committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.If youre ready to lead at scale and make a real impact across our South West & Wales Aggregates operations, wed love to hear from you.Why TarmacWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.Ready to build your future?Click Apply to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!#tarmac #tarmaccareers #Aggregates #senioroperationsmanager #operationsmanager #regionaloperationsmanager #quarrying #quarryingoperations #quarryjobs #flaxbourton #Weston-super-Mare #Bristol #Chepstow #Newport #Cardiff #SouthGloucester #Gloucester #southwest #wales #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading LimitedJBRP1_UKTJ