Quarry Manager Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Quarry Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained;
- Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard;
- Assessing equipment and production materials levels; undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations;
- Checking that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.
- Ordering new items as required;
- Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise;
- Balancing sales and output;
- Ensuring that key government health and safety legislation is implemented throughout the site;
- Altering the quarry’s production system in accordance with the materials required;
- Liaising with sales and commercial teams;
- Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of paperwork;
- Keeping up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments;
- Developing inspection systems and checklists;
- Checking that the quarry’s production levels are maintained safely to schedule;
- Writing development proposals and reports;
- Managing and recruiting staff.
- Performance managing the production process and setting and monitoring targets;
- Providing the owner company with information and statistics on the quarry’s performance;
- Developing links with local groups and organisations;
- Managing and regulating the quarry’s budget;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Quarry Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Quarry Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
