Operations Manager - Waste Management

Job Description

We have a very exciting role within the Waste Management industry for an operations manager based in Walsall. A reputable Waste Management company who has acquired a lot of companies even during the tough times of the pandemic! They are financially stableand have massive growth plans that you can be a part of! They have been around for years and have a fabulous working environment. £45k + Car Allowance or Company Car.This will be the Management of a busy transfer station, across 3 shifts with a growth expectation. You will be managing around 45 people, so management experience is essential. You will be working Monday-Friday & no working from home as you will be on site! * Experience of working in the Hazardous* Waste Sector 5 Years +* Management of large and complex teams* Management of employees.Main Duties:- Oversee profit and loss responsibility for Brownhills and Dudley facilities.- Establish and maintain an effective management structure for safe, compliant, and efficient operations.- Develop and manage training matrices for operational staff, ensuring alignment with the group management system.- Proactively monitor and report key performance indicators related to safety, compliance, and profitability.- Establish and manage effective site communication to support operational and commercial activities.- Maintain relevant KPIs to assess site performance in health and safety, compliance, and profit.- Ensure proper maintenance of the site and equipment, including statutory checks and reviews.- Mentor and develop key leaders through personal development plans.- Verify supervisors completion of pre-use checks for fixed and mobile plant equipment.- Conduct and oversee various site inspections, including fire marshal checks and emergency lighting checks.- Induct and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with the permit-to-work system.- Regularly update and fulfil training requirements, including P.A.S.S and first aid.Responsibilities:- Collaborate with Commercial and Technical Teams, providing operational feedback on inputs and waste streams.- Assist in scheduling waste consignments for optimal site capacity utilization.- Coordinate with the Logistics Team to minimize tipping times and maximize vehicle efficiency.- Direct Shift Supervisors for effective handovers and tipping sheet completion.- Manage staffing on all shifts, including handling holiday requests.- Ensure proper waste segregation and storage bay safety in line with regulations.- Collaborate with the QHSE Team to review and update Risk Assessments and Procedures.- Optimize storage bay capacity through regular briefings with Shift Supervisors.- Support Customer Service Team in timely invoicing and addressing non-conformances.- Enforce high housekeeping standards and direct resources for necessary activities during shifts.- Perform HR duties, including check-ins, back-to-work meetings, and disciplinary investigations.- Foster a positive Health and Safety environment, reporting near misses and addressing concerns promptly.- Assist Senior Management by compiling relevant KPIs for sites.If you feel you have the experience, get in touch! Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Keyskills :
OperationsWaste management