Assistant Operations Manager - ERF

To provide direction to the Operations team whilst managing the day-to-day activities in your designated area of responsibility at the workplace.

Collaborate with the site leadership team of Plant Manager, H&S Manager and Engineering Manager to deliver best in class performance.

To provide operational leadership and management of WP&AD Plant operations, in support of the Plant Manager to deliver the site objectives, within the financial guidelines set out in the annual budget, complying with all quality, environmental, health & safety specifications, standards and policies which are in place.

To be responsible for the development and consistent delivery and application of operational procedures, safety systems, ERF Safety Rules and safe systems of work within the workplace and to optimise plant availability and reliability. Continually review the plants capability and make proposals to improve where necessary.

Responsibilities –

·         To provide leadership and support to the operations team to deliver a best-in-class operational facility in line with the Company’s behaviours and values.

·         To lead by example in delivering a safety-first culture at site.

·         Development and consistent delivery and application of site procedures and systems, including discharge of permit and planning conditions relating to the role.

·         Manage the operation of WP&AD Plant activities providing strategic direction and guidance to the operational shift teams to ensure focused and consistent operational routines are implemented and followed in alignment with Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.

·         Collaborate with the Process Engineering Team and Engineering Team to deliver a robust plant capable of achieving the associated KPIs.

·         Ensure routine sampling, testing, and trending of data is completed by Lab Technicians and Plant Operatives and utilised to conduct analysis of plant performance to provide an operational strategy that minimises unplanned downtime and maximises generation and throughput.

·         Budget responsibility for operational costs required to operate the plant including associated running costs e.g. water, gas, electricity, consumables chemicals and staffing costs to ensure effective use of resources in line with the site budget.

·         Develop and implement a pro-active approach to maximise site productivity, minimise downtime and prevent interruptions in generation of the CHP Plant.

·         Identify CAPEX proposals through a process improvement initiative in your responsibility, that complies with Company strategic objectives. Monitor progress the Plan, report variances and recommend corrective actions as required.

·         Support the development of the ERF Fleet’s business under direction from the Plant Manager and by interfacing with other Company departments e.g. Engineering and Maintenance, Environmental and H&S.

·         To support the develop all operational employees to maximise their potential to themselves and the business, and to provide strong leadership regarding employee engagement.

·         Liaise with Operations team to provide a consistent approach to the management of the site operations department, ensuring alignment of vision and values across the teams.

·         To carry out Performance Annual Reviews (PARs) and provide mentoring and support of your direct reports.

• To keep yourself informed of industry developments, technological advances and operational practices and use these where appropriate to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the ERF. 

·         Accountable to - Plant Manager

·         Responsible for - operational staff allocated to the WP&AD Plant.

Key internal and external relationships -

·         Site leadership team – Plant Manager, Operations team, H&S Manager, Engineering Manager, Process and compliance team.

·         Maintenance Engineers, Shift Team Leaders, Process Engineering team.

·         Cost Controller and HR Manager.

Responsibilities –

·         To provide leadership and support to the operations team to deliver a best-in-class operational facility in line with the Company’s behaviours and values.

·         To lead by example in delivering a safety-first culture at site.

·         Development and consistent delivery and application of site procedures and systems, including discharge of permit and planning conditions relating to the role.

·         Manage the operation of WP&AD Plant activities providing strategic direction and guidance to the operational shift teams to ensure focused and consistent operational routines are implemented and followed in alignment with Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.

·         Collaborate with the Process Engineering Team and Engineering Team to deliver a robust plant capable of achieving the associated KPIs.