The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded, established and market-leading quarrying and concrete business at one of their established and fast-growing operations. Enjoy taking on an established operation with 20 employees and have full autonomy Take on a challenging and diverse role where you'll develop your skills and experience Run the operation as your own, with the support and guidance from regional manager where needed Monday - Friday role with rotation supervision on Saturday morning when production demand requires Enjoy taking the quarry to the next level with expansion plans and fixed plant construction earmarked for 2028 Attractive salary package plus tools of trade vehicle Relocation assistance provided The Company Join a national leader in their field and tap into decades of experience running quarries and expanding through mergers and acquisitions. You'll enjoy the following benefits working for this sector leading business;- Opportunity for skills development and career progression Wide range of training and development opportunities Supportive senior leadership team Relocation assistance program Fitness passport program Employee loyalty program (discounts to many major brands) The Quarry Located in the Bundaberg region of southeast Queensland this hard rock quarry currently operates with mobile plant and two mobile crushing trains located in semi-permanent areas of quarrying operation. 20 staff on site Production and maintenance management team Maintenance trades and operators Monday - Friday - 6.00am - 4.00pm (with a 2.00pm finish on a Friday) Occasional Saturday work depending on production demand (where managers are on rotation for supervision) Role and Duties Reporting into the state operations manager, your prime responsibilities involve the daily running and development of the quarry, stakeholder management, sales and operations planning, workforce planning along with safety. Key areas of responsibility include;- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Demonstrate consistent leadership through effective communication and influencing strategies to engage the workforce in achieving site objectives, while managing relationships with external stakeholders including residents, regulatory authorities, and Quarries Account Managers through collaborative Sales and Operations planning. Safety Management & Compliance - Develop, maintain, and deploy SOPs ensuring team understanding and adherence, equip all team members with skills to actively resolve hazards and operational issues, and take full ownership for problem resolution and action implementation. Operational Performance & Optimization - Actively manage all resources (people and equipment) to meet weekly and monthly targets for sales, profit and production, project manage change initiatives, source and implement value-adding ideas into products or processes, and optimize production costs by minimizing waste, using raw materials effectively, and considering upstream implications of process design. Continuous Improvement & Team Development - Involve the team in monitoring key performance indicators, actively promote and coach lean problem-solving tools (PDCA, 5 Why), and conduct regular fortnightly GEMBA visits while encouraging others to engage directly with the worksite. Your skills and experience You will require a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Production Process or a related field (preferred), along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in mining or quarrying operations. You will also require proven leadership experience in Quarrying Operations or Mining, and strong knowledge of the Mining & Quarrying Safety & Health Act & Regulations and hard rock quarrying and crushing processes. Additional requirements include: SSE 20 Essential Ability to understand a P&L, plan and manage a budget Experience developing and managing budgets including controlling expenditure and costs (highly regarded) Experience in LEAN Manufacturing (highly regarded) Experience in maintenance, cost control, business improvement, OH&S, Environment and industrial relations This is a standout opportunity to move into a senior role within quarrying and live regionally in the Bundaberg region or coastal on the Fraser Coast. Don't miss out on the opportunity to move your career forward and put lifestyle first! Call Josh Little-Jones on 0420462066 for more information and request a detailed sit pack on the role or apply now. Josh Little-Jones | jlittlejones@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2200 By submitting your CV you agree to have read: marble.com.au/privacy