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Biffa Waste Services Area Operations Manager
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Area Operations Manager Salary: £49,000-£53,000 per annum plus Car Allowance Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week   The Area Operations Manager is a key, hands-on managerial role, offering a broad scope of responsibilities and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the performance of an important PPP contract. Based in the Argyll & Bute region, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day operations across three sites, ensuring the delivery of contractual diversion targets in line with council requirements and within agreed budget parameters.   Leading by example, you will champion a Safety First culture, creating a secure and compliant working environment while adhering to all Company SHEQ policies and standards. You will drive performance through effective use of daily and visual management tools, ensuring contract targets are consistently achieved. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing team morale and capability by fostering engagement, supporting development programs, and implementing succession planning. A strong focus on process improvement and problem-solving will be essential to building a high-performing, resilient operation.   Your key responsibilities: Ownership of site budgets, including plant and maintenance costs, overtime etc. Overseeing the compliant operation of three sites based in the Lorn, Mid-Argyll and Kintyre area of Argyll & Bute Achieve contract targets by driving daily and visual management ethos through performance management metrics and dashboards across the sites Develop process orientation and problem-solving skills across the sites Deliver and exceed on objective and development plans assigned ensuring dashboard metrics are updated daily / weekly / monthly Daily management of team members on the three sites ensuring tasks are appropriately apportioned to maximise efficiency, reduce OT and reduce downtime Essential criteria: Budget experience, including plant and maintenance costs, overtime etc COTC Qualified (Managing Transfer Hazardous Level 4, Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Level 4, Managing Landfill Non-Hazardous Level 4 qualified - Training will be given if not qualified People engagement skills with an assertive and fair management style Strong execution skills on deliverables with high levels of emotional intelligence, compliance and integrity Previous exposure to the waste industry is desirable for this role Lean sigma experience including 5S is desirable   Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.   We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. 

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