Senior Operations Manager

6 days ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Planet Recruitment ? Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

Our prestigious client is a leading processor and recycler of WEEE waste in the UK, renowned for their expertise and investment in technology. They promote and deliver a sustainable solution for recycling of WEEE, with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead all aspects of the management of our recycling operations, across four sites in Berkshire. The successful candidate will report directly to our Managing Director and be responsible for leading a team of 9 Plant Supervisors, managing approximately 30 different recycling & processing lines and a staff of 75 covering recycling and machine operatives, drivers, weighbridge operators & maintenance fitters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recycling Processing & Site Operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of a large volume of WEEE recycling orders and materials across four sites, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and internal reporting requirements.
  • Recycling Operatives: Oversee all aspects of HR staffing requirements for operational recycling staff, including team management, daily to weekly customer order/workload management, processing operations performance management, issue identification and resolution.
  • Management of Permanent and Agency Operational Staff: Manage appraisals & salary reviews, agency timecards, staff absence, holiday & staff payments/attendance bonus/travel allowance, ensuring strong working knowledge of operational employees' contract terms and HR grievance, disciplinary, dismissal processes.
  • Plant Supervisor & Operational Staff Training: Manage all aspects of operational staff training, covering technical, line and machine operations, health and safety, environmental compliance, and internal company staff training materials/logs and document management.
  • Recycling Plant Machine Maintenance: Work in conjunction with the Plant Supervisors & the Maintenance Team to ensure that any issues or faults across all plant and recycling machinery is identified, reported and fixed in a timely manner.
  • Health & Safety: Manage all aspects of Health & safety across four sites, covering safety awareness, working conditions & practices, training certification, HSE compliance, incident reporting & documentation.
  • Site Security: Ensure that all site security, access, CCTV is managed in a secure and efficient manner, communication of risks, issues and incident logs are up to date.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a senior operations management role, with a strong background in recycling operations and management.
  • Proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple sites and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, plant supervisors, and operational staff.
  • Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of P&L management and financial planning.

What We Offer

A competitive salary of £60k - £65k, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.



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