Biffa Waste Services

Renewables & Environment

OperationsManager

£45–65k ~AI est. Great Blakenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Manager at Biffa Waste Services. Skills: Operations management, Team development, Budget management. Develop safety culture. Improve safety culture”

Industry & Context.

Renewables & Environment
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven operations management experience, Leadership experience, Experience managing budgets, Experience controlling costs, Experience interpreting financial data, Knowledge of engineering functions, Knowledge of operational functions, Knowledge of logistics functions, Practical approach to problem solving

Nice to Have

COT C Level 4, Operational competencies desirable, Technical competencies desirable, Behavioural competencies desirable

What You'll Do.

Develop safety culture

Improve safety culture

Set targets for improvement

Review H&S statistics

Oversee site operations

Ensure safe facility operation

Deputise for Site Manager

Contribute to P&L budget

Monitor performance against targets

Address performance shortfalls

Identify opportunities to improve

Deal with safety non-conformities

Communicate findings to Safety Manager

Highlight areas for improvement

Manage site operations

Provide practical guidance

Provide support regarding operations

Provide assistance regarding operations

Create production reports

Collate reports for management

Identify deficiencies

Identify improvements

Manage production tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Safety teams; Work with Engineering teams; Work with Logistics teams; Work with Quality teams

Full Job Description

**Help us make a difference as an Operations Manager** **A quick look at the role.** Reporting to the Site Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of site operations, overseeing the processing of plastic, cans and glass. Working closely with the Safety, Engineering, Logistics and Quality teams, you will help manage operational performance, compliance and staff development across a 24/7 operation. You will assist in ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with all relevant health and safety, environmental and permit requirements. The role also involves supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, productivity and profitability while maintaining high standards of performance and service delivery. **Your core responsibilities.** * Develop and improve the safety culture (reducing incidents and accidents). Monitoring compliance and setting achievable targets for continual Improvement to keep staff safe. Review weekly H&S statistics & ensure that all incidents are reviewed, and improvements actioned. * Oversee operations at site ensuring safe operation of all facilities in line with business needs and site permit; including deputising for Site Manager if required. * To contribute to the achievement of P&L Budget for the year. * Monitor performance (Downtime/yields/safety) against targets, identifying and addressing shortfalls and recognising opportunities to improve against budget across all areas of responsibility. * The Operations Manager should deal with any safety non-conformities immediately and communicate any finding to the Safety and Compliance Manager tracking risks and trends and highlighting areas of potential improvement. * The majority of the post holder’s time will be spent managing site while focusing on Production and providing practical guidance, support and assistance regarding operations, including creation of production reports. A large proportion of the role will also include c

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