Operations Manager

About this role

Overview

Network 2 Supplies (n2s) is an award-winning zero-to-landfill technology lifecycle innovator operating in the high-octane Sustainability sector. We are pivotal to enabling private enterprise, public sector and tech customer organisations meet their Net Zero and ESG objectives. Furthermore, amid unprecedented e-waste volumes, our ground-breaking highly sustainable and ethical circular solutions are set to transform traditional recycling practices on a global scale.

As part of our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated *Operations Manager*to provide operational leadership for each workstream at our Huthwaite production facility including granulation, dismantling and sorting.

The Operations Manager will have previous management experience in an operational capacity preferably in a recycling environment and be able to lead the overall business operations with a focus on sustaining strong health and safety whilst improving commercials. The role will report to the Site General Manager and will support in the continuous development of the site to ensure compliance, efficiency, profitability and the drive to achieve a high performance culture.

Key duties/responsibilities

· Manage, direct, and monitor the overall performance of the operational aspects of the Huthwaite facility.

· Align capacity in equipment and resources to support revenue growth, quality & compliance, health & safety, and reporting.

· Work closely with, and in support of the General Manager to drive the business forward in alignment with the short-term and long-term objectives set by the board.

· Assist the General Manager in promoting a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.

· Overseeing of day-to-day operations ensuring complete compliance. Ensuring all legal and regulatory obligations are met and monitor compliance with ISO’s, laws, and regulations.

· Identify and implement continuous improvement activities to improve process efficiency to deliver improved margin.

· Ensure a compliant working environment where health and safety is a priority, where processes are documented and reviewed consistently and where safe systems of work employed.

· Drive standardisation to fully optimise processes throughout the site

· Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and overall management of operational personnel.

· Lead by example, setting the standard in approach and behaviour for others to follow

· Interpret individual and operation-based performance statistics to drive KPIs and development of management team members

· Align resource requirements across multiple shifts to satisfy demand. In conjunction with the site General Manager and other members of the site management team, make amendments to the planning schedule to ensure optimum performance is achieved.

· Implement, monitor and report on Continuous Improvement metrics including processing plant efficiency

Skills required

· Proven experience as an operations manager or similar role ideally in a recycling environment. Applicants with a strong production background will also be considered

· Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPIs

· Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities

· Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management

· Exceptional People management skills with knowledge and understanding of HR processes

· Practiced in driving benefits through continuous improvement tools and methodologies

· Knowledge and understanding of ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO27001 and ISO14001

· Awareness of health & safety, risk assessment and operational procedures

· Preferably WAMITAB qualified

Benefits include

• Healthcare scheme, Birthday Leave, 23.5 days leave + Bank holidays, DIS x2 basic annual salary, 4% pension contribution

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person