Site Materials Handling Manager

Hitachi Zosen Inova AG; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green-tech company is looking for a Site Materials Handling Manager based in West Yorkshire. The role involves managing site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating materials handling. The ideal candidate will have a background in materials management, excellent leadership skills, and a diploma in logistics-related fields. This position offers opportunities for growth across various locations as projects expand.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the coordination of materials handling.
• Knowledge of HSEQ legal requirements.
• Handling materials relevant to mechanical and electrical scope.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Communicate effectively with site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Motivational skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Materials Management and Logistics diploma

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent

Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Sharepoint

Job description

Company Description

Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Waste to Energy and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.

Job Description

Due to continued expansion we require an additional Site Materials Handling Manager, who will firstly provide temporary cover based on our site in Leeds, with further work expected on other locations following this cover period (site location(s) to be confirmed).

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ). Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Implementation of the TII “Process for material handling on site”
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and departments
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Supports the Site Supervisor with information regarding deliveries
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities

Qualifications

• Experienced in the co-ordination of materials handling
• Materials Management and Logistics diploma
• Handling all materials relevant to the mechanical and electrical scope of an EfW plant.
• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC), Safepass (ROI), CSCS or CCNSG card or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications with user knowledge of Sharepoint
• Solution orientated
• Good forward planner
• Good communicator
• Excellent motivational and leadership skills
• Ability to present ideas effectively
• Able to evaluate ideas of others
• Negotiation skills