Senior Operations Manager

SUEZ; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SUEZ as a Contract Manager overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the Milton Keynes and Luton depots. You will lead onsite operational teams, manage waste collection processes, and implement improvements for financial performance. This position requires extensive experience in waste management and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Wide range of benefits

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a multi-site collection and processing operation.
• Understanding of P&L accounts to balance cost savings with service standards.
• Experience managing a large unionised workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-site waste collection and processing operations.
• Maximise profits and deliver financial results within budget.
• Ensure excellent service to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Financial Acumen

LEAN Manufacturing Principles

Team Development

Education

International or National CPC in road haulage

NEBOSH

Tools

IT skills

Job description

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Contract Director, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Milton Keynes and Luton depots. You will lead the onsite operational teams and be responsible for collections of residual and recycling material to ensure the success of our business for our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing a multi-site waste collection and processing operation.
2. Maximising profits and delivering financial results within a challenging budget by reviewing current standards and implementing improvements.
3. Providing excellent service to customers.
4. Collaborating with Business Transformation Managers to develop and implement LEAN manufacturing principles.

What are the requirements?

You should be highly motivated with extensive experience managing a multi-site collection and processing operation, preferably within the waste industry. A good understanding of P&L accounts is necessary to balance cost savings with service standards. You must be capable of leading, engaging, and developing a diverse team, including assistant managers, supervisors, and collection staff. Desirable qualifications include International or National CPC in road haulage, COTC level 4 transfer, treatment, NEBOSH, and good IT skills. Experience managing a large unionised workforce is also required.

Who we are

SUEZ is committed to the sustainable management of resources globally. Respect, acting ethically and with integrity, is one of our core values. We are passionate about the environment and dedicated to protecting our planet.

We foster a team spirit that enables us to provide exceptional service, ensuring our communities have access to essential water and waste services. We offer development opportunities, a wide range of benefits, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and contribution towards a better future for all.

*No agencies please*