Oli Hunt
Heather,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced assistant quarry manager skilled at strategic planning and process evaluation. Possesses 12 years of background supporting quarry, asphalt and concrete operations. Prioritises health and safety to minimise accidents and health risks.
Success leading teams of up to 40 workers to execute plans. Offers strengths in reporting, schedule management and operation planning. Evaluates and optimises processes to achieve financial and productivity targets.
Professional with natural talent at team leadership and people management. Holds workers to strict health and safety standards to prevent risk of harm on site. Assesses operations to identify areas for improvement, cut costs and boost productivity levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Quarry Manager
Breedon Group
Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire
05.2011 - Current
- Supervised daily plant operation to proactively resolve quality and production issues.
- Worked with other managers to set production quotas.
- Contributed to personnel recruiting and selection to build highly effective teams.
- Planned production workflow to achieve forecasted output quality and quantity.
- Oversaw acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment.
- Implemented and enforced health and safety requirements and PPE use.
- Coordinated and adjusted production schedules to meet demands.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to optimize productivity.
- Monitored production output and costs and adjusted resources utilization to minimize expenses.
- Reviewed cost, time and labour requirements to coordinate production equipment and personnel.
- Drafted production records and reports, using reported daily performance data.
- Developed and enforced equipment maintenance schedule to reduce downtime.
- Addressed mineral issues with contractors, politicians and public officials.
- Coordinated mining team training and certifications to enhance performance.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
Quarry supervisor
Breedon Group
Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire
05.2011 - Current
- Calculated staffing needs and required materials needed for site projects.
- Maintained updated records of quarry operations.
- Served as point of contact for workers throughout shifts.
- Investigated mining accidents and reports of hazards, implementing remedial action to prevent future incidents.
- Reported on completed and ongoing operations to outline priorities for next shift.
- Operating all machines and all mobile and static plant on site.
Rig drill operator
Van Elle
Pinxton, Derbyshire
06.2000 - 05.2011
- Assembled and dismantled pipes, casings and drill heads to replace components.
- Operated drilling machine to drill and extract cores and proactively addressed malfunctions.
- Utilised electronic detection equipment and conducted visual inspections of completed work.
- Monitored gauges and observed equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Kept accurate records of drilling and servicing operations for management review.
- Trained crew members in company policies and industry best practices.
- Safeguarded teams by enforcing safety protocols and proper use of required PPE.
- Maintained drilling rigs and hoisting equipment with regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Supervised drilling operations and coordinated workflow to meet project deadlines.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Education
Foundation Degree - Mineral Extraction
Derby University
Derby 09.2016 - 08.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Sports Science
Loughborough College
Loughborough 09.2002 - 08.2005
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Team building
- Time management
- Communication skills
Timeline
Foundation Degree - Mineral Extraction
Derby University
09.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant Quarry Manager
Breedon Group
05.2011 - Current
Quarry supervisor
Breedon Group
05.2011 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Sports Science
Loughborough College
09.2002 - 08.2005
Rig drill operator
Van Elle
06.2000 - 05.2011
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