Senior Operations Leader: Strategy, P&L & Safety

Taylor Hopkinson Limited; Forth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

5% pension

2x salary life assurance

Performance-related bonus

Senior Leadership Team position with战略

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson Limited is seeking a Head of Operations in Forth, South Lanarkshire. The role offers £80,000 base salary plus benefits and a clear path to Senior Leadership Team influence. You will own operational strategy, safety, performance and profitability across waste processing, recycling and production.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, manage the Operations P&L, and shape the future of a growing business with strong HSE focus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large operational teams in complex industrial environments.
• Full P&L and budget management experience.
• Track record of delivering operational improvement and business transformation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and compliance.
• Ability to influence at Board and Senior Leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the operational strategy in line with business objectives.
• Drive operational performance through KPI management, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Managing the Operations P&L, budgets and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maximising plant productivity, recovery rates and operational resilience through effective planning and business continuity.
• Producing operational and financial reports for the Executive Team and Board.
• Leading, mentoring and developing operational teams while creating a high-performance culture.
• Working with HR on recruitment, succession planning, performance management and employee development.
• Championing Health, Safety & Environmental excellence and ensuring compliance with all legislation and company standards.
• Leading audits, inspections, investigations and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
• Building strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Operational leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson Limited is seeking a Head of Operations in Forth, South Lanarkshire. The role offers £80,000 base salary plus benefits and a clear path to Senior Leadership Team influence. You will own operational strategy, safety, performance and profitability across waste processing, recycling and production.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, manage the Operations P&L, and shape the future of a growing business with strong HSE focus.