Operations Manager Energy from Waste

Description:

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an Operations Manager to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Worcestershire.

The Operations Manager role comes with competitive starting salary, car allowance and full benefits package.

If you are an experienced manager and have a background in operations within a heavy industrial site, submit your CV today to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
The day to day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
Ensuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements
Overseeing 3rd party contractors
Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget
Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders
Deputising for the Plant Manager when required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline
Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH
At least five years operational / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
At least five years in a senior position with supervisory experience as well as budget / commercial experience (forecasting, P/L, contract management).

Personal Skills

The Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, set clear direction, and deliver results
Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to build relationships and achieve positive outcomes with stakeholders
Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of business drivers and the ability to make sound, profit-focused decisions

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

Competitive starting salary
Benefits package with car allowance and private medical insurance
Opportunity to work at a leading Energy from Waste site

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