About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume operation? This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role as Operations Manager with Holcim UK at the Isle of Grain. You’ll take ownership of delivering operational excellence, managing budgets, and driving performance at one of the busiest and most dynamic environments in the industry.

This is more than just an operations role, it’s about making an impact every single day, shaping the way our sites run, and setting the standard for safety, quality, and efficiency. If you’re a confident leader who thrives under pressure, this is your opportunity to make a big difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multi-disciplined teams, promoting a safety-first culture and delivering against Holcim’s Health & Safety objectives.

• Manage high-volume operations, ensuring compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and environmental permits while delivering exceptional customer service.

• Drive efficiency through operational excellence initiatives such as OEE, REE, and Lean, embedding best practice across business units.

• Take full ownership of budgets, financial controls, and performance targets, ensuring business units deliver against EBITDA goals.

• Oversee quality standards, investigating and resolving material issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, statutory bodies, and external partners to maintain and enhance business reputation.

• Develop site improvement plans, training programs, and forward forecasts to ensure sustainable long-term performance.

Who You Are

• A strong, visible leader with the ability to manage high-volume, fast-moving operations.

• Experienced in budget management, financial controls, and operational planning.

• Skilled in stakeholder management, with proven success in building credibility at senior levels.

• Knowledgeable in health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, ideally supported by IOSH or NEBOSH.

• Results-driven with excellent organisation, analytical, and communication skills.

• A proven track record in production or manufacturing, with technical knowledge of product portfolios.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.