General Manager – Quarry & Crusher Industry

Position Overview

The General Manager (GM) will be responsible for overall management, planning, and operations of quarry and crusher units. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to ensure productivity, compliance, and profitability while maintaining safety and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production Management

• Oversee day-to-day quarry and crusher operations (drilling, blasting, excavation, crushing, screening, stockpiling).
• Optimize production output, efficiency, and quality of aggregates.
• Implement preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules for crushers, screens, and heavy equipment.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and manage inventories effectively.

2. Strategic & Business Management

• Prepare annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Achieve production targets, cost control, and profitability goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements for productivity and cost efficiency.
• Explore new business opportunities and client development for aggregate sales.

3. People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage workforce including engineers, supervisors, operators, and labor.
• Develop training programs for skill enhancement and safety awareness.
• Foster teamwork and maintain discipline, motivation, and high performance.

4. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with mining, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Implement statutory requirements (Mines Act, Pollution Control Board, DGMS, etc.).
• Enforce strict safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure a zero-harm workplace.

5. Financial & Administrative Control

• Monitor expenses, fuel consumption, spare parts, and overall operating costs.
• Negotiate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers for cost-effective procurement.
• Maintain MIS reports, costing sheets, and performance dashboards for management review.

6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government authorities, local bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Handle statutory inspections, clearances, and permits.
• Build and maintain customer relationships for aggregate sales and contracts.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Technical expertise in quarrying, crushing, and heavy equipment operations.
• Knowledge of mining laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in production planning, cost control, and resource optimization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage labor relations and local community interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education

  : B.E. / B.Tech in Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or related field (preferred).

• Experience

  : 512 years in the quarry/crusher/mining industry with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

• Certifications

  : Mines Managers Certificate.

• Other

  : Strong knowledge of equipment like jaw crushers, cone crushers, screens, excavators, loaders, and heavy vehicles.

Reporting To

Managing Director