Production Section Head

Job Purpose
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the quarry, managing resources, and implementing strategies for optimized quarry operations, ensuring efficient extraction of raw materials while maintaining high safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the quarry to ensure efficient and safe extraction of raw materials.
  • Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of quarry equipment, ensuring all assets are operating at maximum efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and health and safety guidelines in all quarry activities.
  • Monitor quarry production and ensure material availability for plant operations.
  • Develop and implement strategies for improving quarry productivity and reducing operational costs.
  • Supervise quarry personnel, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Review production plans and adjust operations as needed to meet production requirements.
  • Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely and efficient raw material supply.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental sustainability practices during excavation, processing, and storage of materials.
  • Report on production performance, safety compliance, and environmental impacts.
  • Optimize resource usage and manage quarrying operations to minimize environmental impact.
  • Lead efforts for continuous improvement in quarry operations through technology and process innovations.
  • Participate or lead ad-hoc projects that may go beyond formal accountabilities to satisfy and respond accordingly to business needs.      
  • Proactively manage Health & Safety process and procedures to achieve the company ambition of ‘0 Lost Time Injuries’ and to continuously improve the company's Health & Safety performance.
  • Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance etc.

Job Qualifications
Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in production, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field.

Experience

  • 5-7 years of experience in quarry operations or mining, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role in the manufacturing or cement industry.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of quarrying equipment and geology.
  • Strong understanding of mining safety protocols and environmental regulations.
  • Proficient in mining software for scheduling and resource management

Interested to apply?
Send your CV to vacancies@heidelbergmaterials.com, email subject: Production Section Head.
Deadline: Tuesday, 15th of July 2025.