Operation Manager

To safely and efficiently operate and support the activities of a hazardous waste management facility, including a waste oil manufacturing plant, shredder processes, and the operation of a waste transfer station. To ensure all site activities are compliant with Environmental Permit. Oversee and manage the day‑to‑day operational aspects of the business, with the introduction of visual management, workplace organisation and 5S to drive continuous improvement. Coordinate and ensure consistent priorities and performance across multiple operator disciplines. Specific focus will include operational safety and efficiency, personnel development and performance, project management, asset performance and maintenance, change control process, supplier and contractor safety performance. All operations are documented within management systems including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all waste inputs via the use of a value mapping stream.
• Maintain the highest health and safety standards, promoting a positive safety culture.
• Investigate and promote reporting of near misses to create a safe working environment for all site users.
• Challenge all cost, delivery and quality targets.
• Drive efficient performance management across all operational activities.
• Work closely with the transport team and external third parties, ensuring that all loads are accepted in a timely manner with a customer service focus.
• Maintain operational performance through the use and introduction of KPI’s.
• Conduct performance reviews via standard operation reviews.
• Complete daily dynamic meetings, reporting feedback via the review board.
• Plan, program and coordinate site activities.
• Coordinate on‑site operational projects to ensure consistent priorities and approaches for all operators.
• Maintain asset management and maintenance, including a register for safety‑critical equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement across the plant through the planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Promote the company vision and values.

People Management

• Manage and implement strategic training programmes to maintain a productive, highly skilled and motivated workforce.
• Accountable for performance management and development of employees within the defined area of responsibility, including completion of the 1‑1 objective performance review process and development of individual training plans.
• Responsible for all aspects of resource management within the defined area of responsibility, including planning, resourcing and recruitment.
• Manage all aspects of employee‑related budgets and headcount plans, ensuring a balance between cost efficiencies and work requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Required

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum, experience with operational safety including completion of risk assessments and procedural documentation.
• WAMITAB COTC Hazardous Waste Treatment and / or Transfer.
• Proactive and safety focused approach.
• Hands‑on and methodical, organised with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good people manager, proven experience of leading operational teams.
• Positive and motivated with a flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively and plan and manage own agenda.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships within and outside of the department.
• Highly focused on delivering results and objectives with strong personal commitment to supporting the business in achieving its goals in a changing environment.
• Logical in approach with the ability to analyse data and formulate action plans.
• Good conflict resolution skills based on a ‘Can do’ attitude.
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and adopt a professional approach in all interactions, being transparent, open and honest in all dealings.
• Experience in implementing lean production.
• Experience in implementing kaizen in production management.
• Experience in asset management / maintenance.
• Experience managing / implementing change control processes.
• Strong PC and technical knowledge and skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Experience working within the waste industry is most desirable, although alternative relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience of behavioural safety / culture change.
• Degree level qualified (or equivalent).

Job Benefits

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of talent increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples Of Company Benefits

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle & leisure discounts: discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more.
• Employee life insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Holiday purchase scheme.