Operations Manager

Saur Europe; Selby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment is seeking an Operations Manager in Selby. The role entails managing water treatment assets and contract compliance, driving operational excellence, and leading a team. Candidates should possess a background in water management and strong leadership skills to excel in this diverse role.

Benefits

25 days holidays + 8 statutory days

Pension scheme

Private healthcare eligibility

Group Income Protection

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with customers and facilitating meetings.
• Leadership experience in managing a team of operators and technicians.
• Background in water treatment operations or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QHSE systems and ensure compliance.
• Manage operational budget and site performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Customer Facing Skills

Flexibility

Education

Water treatment/ION Exchange/Chemistry/Chemical engineering/Contract Management

Job description

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Summary:
The Operations Manager, supported by their team, is primarily responsible for the safe and successful operation of water treatment assets at the sites of an internationally recognised customer base. This is a broad ranging role which impacts all aspects of the plant e.g. safety, Resource Management, process performance, maintenance, execution of development projects and commercial contract management.

By managing resources, risk/cost and delivering on contractual commitments, the Operations Manager will drive operational excellence and ensure high reliability and efficiency of the water and wastewater systems. The Operations Manager will also drive continual improvement and generate value for customer throughout the contract life.

The Operations Manager will need to demonstrate / develop a high degree of Contract management ability to successfully deliver on multiyear service-related contracts. It will be necessary to simultaneously represent the different interests of several parties in any situation and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in both positive and challenging situations is important.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and implementation of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment (QHSE) systems.
• Visible leadership on QHSE issues at all levels both in the client organisation and internally.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies & manage incidents in conjunction Management team.
• Collaborate with all Support functions (QHSE, Technical, Asset Care Coordinator & Finance).
• Own contract and or Environmental Permit compliance.
• Control of Operational Budget and site performance.
• Control of costs on projects & provide Project Leadership where needed.
• Analyse operational and process risks within the context of a long-term site service contract and manage their mitigation.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with Customer personnel, SIW teams and sub-contractor staff.
• Act as primary customer interface for assigned contracts.
• Build a reputation for meeting and exceeding performance indicators.
• Identify threats and opportunities in the operation of the plant and respond to these.
• Identify and assist in delivering business develop opportunities at customer site.
• Proactive management of improvement project planning and maintenance planning.
• Highlight and fill in gaps associated with technical documentation and procedures.
• Uphold staff welfare.
• Ensure proper resources are available and sufficiently trained / experienced.
• Carry out ‘on the job’ training of technicians (supported by Territory Manager).
• Ensure team exhibit proactive attitude and approach to maintaining and Continually Improving plant performance. This will also include value generation.
• Support the development of a culture of ownership, involvement, and accountability within the plant operations team.
• Lead by example.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the company may reasonably require.

Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential):

• Background or qualification in (any of): Water treatment/ION Exchange / Chemistry / Chemical engineering / Contract Management.
• Experience working directly with a customer including attending, facilitating, and contributing to meetings.
• Leadership experience in the management of a team of operators, skilled technicians, and engineers.
• PC literacy.
• Experience of sales process to extend services offered to customers.
• Flexibility.

Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable):

• A leadership role in Water treatment operations.
• Demonstrated technical or operational knowledge of water treatment including ion exchange.
• Training/Experience in Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety system.
• Contract & Subcontractor management.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - creates an atmosphere of openness and encourages innovation and new ways of working.

Working for us means:

• The salary is between £41,500 & £51,500 per year, depending on your professional experience.
• Holidays – 25 days + 8 statutory days.
• Probationary Period – 6 months.
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:

To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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