Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations overseeing the processing of plastic, cans, and glass
• Develop and improve safety culture by monitoring compliance and reviewing H&S statistics
• Oversee site operations in line with business needs and site permits
• Contribute to the achievement of the annual P&L budget
• Monitor performance metrics including downtime, yields, and safety against targets
• Manage production-related tasks of moderate to high complexity
• Collate reports for the management team to identify trends and improvements

Requirements

• Proven experience managing operations in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance, and ISO standards
• Experience managing budgets and interpreting financial performance data
• Knowledge of engineering, operational, and logistics functions
• IOSH qualification (minimum)

Preferred Qualifications

• COTC Level 4
• Strong technical and behavioural competencies

Benefits

• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Life cover

About the Company

Biffa is the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management, employing over 11,500 people to turn waste into sustainable power and recycling solutions.