Quarry Supervisor

Based from our Te Kuiti depot you’ll travel to various Inframax quarries situated through the Waitomo region.  Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day quarry and mobile crushing operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental and quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll both coordinate your team and operate machinery when required. You’ll lead by example, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement in performance, productivity, and compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support daily quarry and crushing operations to meet production targets.
• Supervise and develop the team, operating equipment as required.
• Ensure all work meets safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage resources, materials, and equipment for efficient production.
• Monitor performance, report on outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

You’re an experienced quarry professional with strong operational knowledge and proven leadership skills. You enjoy taking a proactive, hands-on approach, and you take pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• B Grade Quarry Manager COC (required) with 2+ years supervisory experience in quarrying or heavy industry.
• Proven experience operating crushing and screening equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Skilled in planning, reporting, and resource management.
• Solid knowledge of quarry operations, machinery, maintenance, and HSE legislation.
• Computer literate for reporting and record-keeping.

If you’re safety-focused, operationally minded, and ready to step into a leadership role that balances people, production, and performance — this could be the ideal next step.