Manufacturing Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wilton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead operations at a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability initiatives while overseeing a dedicated team. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring product quality, and managing budgets. With ongoing career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a passionate team committed to transforming waste into sustainable solutions and making a difference every day.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Training and coaching

Qualifications

• Significant experience in waste or environmental sectors.
• Deep knowledge of plastics recycling processes.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations at the Redcar site, ensuring product quality and safety.
• Drive operational excellence and team development to maximize performance.
• Coordinate with sales for planning and delivery.

Skills

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

KPI Achievement

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Qualification in Operations Management

Qualification in Leadership Management

Tools

Budgeting Software

Performance Management Systems

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager, Wilton

Client: Biffa

Location: Wilton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Manufacturing

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f5009b3695dc

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we are passionate about waste management. Whether transforming waste into sustainable power, innovating recycling methods, or keeping environments clean, we see every day as an opportunity to improve lives. With over 10,000 employees nationwide, we are the UK’s leading waste management company.

Join us as an Operations Manager at our polymers facility in Redcar, one of the UK’s most advanced plastics reprocessing plants, and make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview:

Lead daily operations at the Redcar site, overseeing the operational process, team management, health and safety, product quality, asset performance, and sustainability initiatives. Drive operational excellence and team development to maximize performance.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

• Contribute to strategic operational planning with commercial and financial insight.
• Lead and develop teams to deliver strong results and meet production goals.
• Ensure production meets customer and quality standards.
• Participate in cost reduction, standardization, and budget management.
• Optimize workflow to satisfy production demands efficiently.
• Innovate and improve production processes.
• Maintain a safe and motivating work environment.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, and training.
• Coordinate with sales for planning and delivery.
• Implement employee involvement systems and align team objectives.
• Achieve financial targets through efficient manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Operations or Leadership Management.
• Significant experience in waste or environmental sectors.
• Deep knowledge of plastics recycling processes.
• Senior management experience.
• Proven success in meeting KPIs.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
• Qualification in performance management.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience leading large-scale project startups.

Why Work at Biffa?

• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching—your growth is our growth.