Operations Manager
4 days ago
**Changing the people think about waste.**
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's sharedby our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Help us make a difference as an Operations Manager in Horsham.
**A quick look at the role.**
Reporting into the Site Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of operational activities within the site in the processing of Approx. 75,000 tonnes (annually) of dried recyclable material, working in partnerships with the Engineering,Logistic and Quality teams, and their management. Supporting the Site Manager in the management of a team of approx. 80 staff with a site revenue of >5 million operating 24/7 with 12 direct reports. To ensure the site and its actives are compliant with allrelevant legislative and statutory requirements in relation to H&S, Environmental and site permit, working plan and Fire Prevention Plan in meeting company standards. To aid in the management and development of continued growth of efficiency and profitabilityof the recovery and treatment business. The post holder will support the Site manager and Head of the Business unit to ensure a safe and efficient operation is maintained.
**Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.**
- 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 improvementsactioned.
- Oversee operations at site ensuring safe operation of all facilities in line with business needs and site permits; 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 willalso include collating reports for the Senior Management team to aid in the identification of trends, deficiencies, and improvements.
- The role will be expected to manage production related tasks of moderate to high complexity.
**Requirements**:
**Here's what we require**:
- Managing in a fast-moving high-pressure environment.
- Health and safety management at a strategic level.
- Managing a multi-disciplinary team.
- High level of budgetary control and the creation and understanding of P&L's.
- Experience in the management and auditing to ISO standards.
- The role requires specialist knowledge of general operations of MRF's/PRF's within a fast-paced waste management environment
- The Operations Manager must hold a minimum NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety and ideally a COTC level 4.
- The post-holder must have a good understanding of Engineering, Operational and Logistical areas of the business and present a practical approach.
- Technical experience would include a Business qualification, IOSH, COTC and the ability to understand HSE/Environmental reports.
**Benefits**
**And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.**
Competitive salary
Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
Generous pension scheme.
Medical and dental scheme.
Retail and leisure discounts.
Holiday and travel discounts.
Bike to work scheme
**Dedicated to diversity.**
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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