Operations Manager

About The Role What you will be doing?

Please see below a brief overview of the role and the responsibilities

• Manages all operational aspects of the plant including recruitment, induction, appraisal and training of operational staff in accordance with Company procedures.
• Meet agreed organisational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Monitor and, where possible, improve plant, processes and labour productivity.
• Propose technically competent and commercially feasible plant and process developments.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing operating and emergency procedures.
• Available to be called in during emergency situations and manage plant breakdowns when necessary.
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets through regular accounts reviews and forecasts.
• Analyse and implement cost reductions and develop plans to improve financial performance.
• Assist the General/Plant Manager in developing operational and maintenance budgets and strategies.
• Ensure all activities in the plant are carried out with the highest regard for the health, safety & environmental consideration and well-being of all employees and customers on site.
• Ensure compliance with the site Environmental Permit and other Environmental Legislation.
• As a Senior Authorised Person, be responsible for the Safety Rules and their implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has supervisory responsibilities for Operations Staff (Shift and Day Ops).

Desirable qualifications & Competencies

• Degree or Higher National Diploma / Certificate or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical)
• Extensive experience of managing a sizeable multi-disciplined process operation with a good technical understanding of combustion, steam and water systems and the effective and safe operation of a power plant.
• A proven hands on leader capable of motivating and inspiring a team to work enthusiastically, with good communication and organisational skills, able to manage, coach and motivate the operations team.
• Self driven with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of managing budgets and in training and development of staff.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, guidance and systems relating the applications and technology being managed.
• Ability to work independently, be self motivated and take the initiative where required.

Employee Benefits

• Vitality Private Medical Care
• Private Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Company pension with a 6% company contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform provided
• Continuous learning and development through our e-learning portal and access to role based qualifications