Quarry Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Quarry Manager:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences/engineering, geology/mining geology, geophysics, materials science
  • A strong level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to think strategically and to problem solve
  • Capacity to make quick decisions and to think on your feet
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good IT skills
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues and how they relate to practical working environments
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Good business and management skills
  • Project-management skills
  • Leadership qualities and team building skills
  • Ability to tolerate noisy, dirty and uncomfortable working environments - some of the time.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Quarry Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Quarry Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.