Site Operations Lead: Safety, Production & Growth

Biffa; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Job summary

Biffa in Tipton is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily site operations for processing plastics, cans and glass. You will work with Safety, Engineering, Logistics and Quality teams to drive performance, compliance and staff development in a 24/7 operation.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations, meet health, safety and environmental permits, and contribute to continuous improvement projects to boost productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operations within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and ISO standards.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and interpreting financial performance data.
• Good knowledge of engineering, operational and logistics functions, with a practical approach to problem solving.
• Relevant qualifications such as IOSH (minimum), with COTC Level 4 and strong operational, technical and behavioural competencies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve safety culture and monitor compliance.
• Oversee site operations and deputise for Site Manager when required.
• Contribute to achieving the P&L budget for the year.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements across downtime, yields and safety.
• Address safety non-conformities and communicate findings to the Safety & Compliance Manager.
• Manage production-related tasks and collate production reports for management.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Budget management

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Logistics

Education

IOSH (minimum)

COTC Level 4

Job description

Biffa in Tipton is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily site operations for processing plastics, cans and glass. You will work with Safety, Engineering, Logistics and Quality teams to drive performance, compliance and staff development in a 24/7 operation.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations, meet health, safety and environmental permits, and contribute to continuous improvement projects to boost productivity, efficiency and profitability.