Operations Manager

Changing the way 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 shared by 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 at our plant in Cannock.A quick look at the role.To safely manage the AD Plant and day to day site operations and any associated activities in line with the site permit whilst maximising production to meet KPI’s of the division. Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. Short, medium and long term planning of health and safety and environmental compliance requirements and waste operations with the Plant Manager Compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act, other relevant legislation and Company procedures. Daily management of the day to day operations of the AD Plant. Ensure process service requirements are achieved safely and robustly Provide management and leadership support to the Plant Manager for the Operational Team Ensure the effective allocation of resource such that tasks and operations are completed safely, on time and on budget. Deliver programmes of Continuous Improvement across the site Deliver KPI targets against contract and business objectives Develop a working culture that enhances employee engagement Identify areas within your control to remove cost and improve profit Follow procedures and best practice to ensure audit compliance and ISO accreditations are achieved To promote a culture of safety including accident, near miss and incident reporting. Participation in investigations, health and safety committees and audits. Communication, co-ordination and control of contractors on site, including inductions, safety plans and permits to work. To attend and hold SIT meetings as required RequirementsHere’s what we require: Significant relevant experience in waste or environmental capacity Working to achieve clearly defined KPI's (environmental, financial and H&S) Able to travel without restriction and work some unsociable hours Ability to respond to out of hours call out or emergency Ability to understand computer based control system Desirable IOSH or other safety qualifications Management training or qualifications Experience with computerised control systems (SCADA) operations Development and implementation of data capture and recording systems. Management of waste operations BenefitsAnd 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