Overview
Tarstone Road Maintenance is seeking an experienced and motivated Asphalt/Bituminous Mixes Production Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of polymer modified mastic asphalt materials for road maintenance and ironwork reinstatements.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an individual with strong technical knowledge of asphalt production processes, quality standards, operational planning, and team supervision. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets, product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production of polymer modified mastic asphalt (PMMA), ensuring all output meets the stringent technical and safety standards required in road maintenance applications. You will manage a small team, drive continuous improvement, and act as the primary liaison between the production floor and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
Supervise and coordinate all stages of polymer modified mastic asphalt production, ensuring efficient workflow, minimal downtime, and adherence to production schedules. Supervise the daily production of polymer modified mastic asphalt products.
Quality Control & Compliance
Monitor and enforce product quality at every stage of production; conduct or oversee testing of raw materials and finished product in accordance with EN standards and TII/client specifications.
Reporting & Administration
Prepare and submit regular production reports to senior management.
Manage, mentor, and develop production operatives; conduct performance reviews, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
Ideal Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in mastic asphalt or hot-applied bituminous product manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity within a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven knowledge of polymer modified bitumen and mastic asphalt formulation, including the role of SBS polymers and mineral fillers.
Familiarity with relevant quality standards and associated TII specifications, production processes and plant operations.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline — or equivalent industry experience.
Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems, internal auditing, and production documentation.
Working knowledge of OSH procedures and hot-works safety requirements is essential.
Proficiency in producing clear management reports, maintaining batch records, and working with production data.
Must have full clean driving licence & own transport to site.
Note: For additional information, contact the Tarstone team via appropriate channels.
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