Operations Manager - Slough EfW

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Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova are recruiting an Operations Manager for our Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in Slough, Berkshire, UK.

The Operations Manager is directly responsible for the personnel onsite and the activities of the plant operations departments and is accountable alongside other management personnel, for maintaining the continued operation of the facility in compliance with established safety regulations and procedures, federal and UK environmental regulations, production schedules, output requirements and contractual obligations.

The Operations Manager will take the lead in the overall evaluation of the operations department, ensuring production safety, quality, and operations standards are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the plant's operations department through direct supervision of the Shift Team Leaders, ensuring the effective execution of their job responsibilities
• Directs the coordination of the plant operations departments with the maintenance department in prioritizing planning and scheduling maintenance activities
• Maintains systems for tracking plant conditions and performance, evaluating the effectiveness of operating and maintenance practices, identifying problem areas and areas for potential improvements, and measuring plant performance against financial and contractual goals
• Participates in budget development, manages and controls operations expenditures, maintaining an active cost reduction program directed toward improved plant profitability
• Participates in the preparation of reports and presentations, and in planning and directing regularly scheduled Shift Team Leader meetings

The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) degree or equivalent experience
• Post-graduate management degree preferred
• Extensive understanding and demonstrable experience in the operations of an EfW Plant or similar background
• Ability to plan, manage, process and implement all business project changes
• Computer literate, and good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications
• Excellent English both written and verbal is required.

Additional Information

• Annual performance reviews and bonus awards
• Pension scheme, life insurance, Private Medical and Dental
• Tailored learning and development opportunities

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.