Operations Manager

• As a Senior Authorised Person, be the custodian of the Site Safety Rules including their training, compliance and implementation
• 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
• Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with the SHE department to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately
• Ensure compliance with the site Environmental Permit and other Environmental Legislation
• Assist the SHEQ Manager with Environment Agency quarterly and annual reporting and the closure of Improvement Conditions
• Systematically deliver accurate and timely compliance reporting ensuring compliance with essential contracts delivering BAU essential services
• Direct and co-ordinate resources to meet plant and business requirements. Maintain and enforce company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, and health and safety requirements
• Monitor and, where possible, improve plant performance against set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards
• Responsible for controlling and optimising the operations budget
• Meet agreed organisational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve plant objectives and drive a culture of high performance and quality
• Create systems to collect and analyse data on employee performance to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for improvement
• Review and interpret operating data and make appropriate changes in procedures to ensure continuous and efficient operations and maintenance
• Certify that all data and paperwork is complete and accurate in accordance with company and legislative duty of care requirements
• Oversee departmental document control, writing procedures, operational instructions, risk assessments and reports as required
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing operating and emergency procedures
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoot equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas
• Diagnose performance issues and collaborate with others to implement effective solutions
• Works with Management, Engineers and others to identify plant performance shortfalls and areas for continual improvement
• Liaises with the Maintenance Manager, Technical & Engineering team and others regarding projects, maintenance, planned and unplanned outages and feasibility studies, evaluation, costing and programming of plant improvements
• Manages all operational aspects of the plant including recruitment, induction, appraisal and training of operational staff in accordance with Company procedures
• Oversee staff development through structured training programs which provide measurable improvements in productivity, resource utilisation and succession planning
• Conducts performance appraisals, recruits, develops and manages the Operations Staff. When necessary, takes appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with Company policy
• Create systems to recognise and reward good performance, linking it to career progression and other incentives
• Provide direction, guidance, motivation and leadership to all personnel under their control
• Undertakes regular communication of key business issues and more local team-specific information through briefings, team meetings or one-to-one communication
• Manage the Operations staffing structure ensuring that performance is managed positively and constructively
• Establish clear performance expectations and goals for individuals and teams that align with plant objectives
• Provide guidance, support, and regular feedback to help employees develop their skills, improve performance, and achieve career goals
• Identify and address under performance in a fair and timely manner
• Accountable for the completion of any investigation, grievance or disciplinary process, ensuring these are managed against the company policy and procedure and conducted in a fair and measured way
• Deliver a positive environment of Team building, engagement & cohesion internally and across the wider business

• Degree or HND / HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical) and have previous SAP authorisation
• A safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH
• Full UK Driving Licence
• 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
• Knowledge of Environmental Permits and associated reporting regime
• 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
• Knowledge and understanding of safe vehicle movement systems
• Experience of managing budgets and in training and development of staff
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, guidance and systems relating to the applications and technology being managed
• Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply

Attractive salary plus benefits