Operations Manager

We are looking for strong commercially aware people Managers interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. This position will manage all site operations to ensure the sourcing, processing and transport of scrap metal is completed in a safe and efficient manner in line with company requirements. You will manage the operational and commercial profit and loss activities of the site and will manage personnel to ensure the site is operating safely at all times and within the guidelines of Unimetals policies and procedures.

As part of our core values, Unimetals offers an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site productivity levels by maximising people, plant and material utilisation.
• Monitor intake and output levels to ensure minimal material wastage occurs during the production process.
• Schedule and authorise overtime in line with processing timeframes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and discussions ensuring team member involvement and support.
• Ensure self and direct report compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health, Environment and Community Systems.
• Monitor and take steps to ensure direct reports comply with any PPE requirements for the site and actively complete Safety Conversations in order to promote safety culture
• Immediately report any plant and equipment which is not in a safe working condition and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
• Immediately report any workplaces near misses, incidents, property/ equipment damage or injuries to and conduct an appropriate investigation and implement correct actions to mitigate further risk.
• Actively foster compliance to quality requirements in line with relevant standards and guidelines for self and team.
• Monitor quality of intake material from vendors/customers and ensure the correct classification and deductions for unwanted material; raise any significant non-conformances and actively implement corrective actions
• Effectively manage direct reports to ensure tasks are performed in an efficient and safe manner in line with company standards, review employee performance and attendance and take steps to improve where needed
• Manage costs in line with budgetary requirements and financial policies and procedures, assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts as required and report any variations to budget in a timely manner
• Develop and prepare CAPEX through the provision of timely and accurate information and supporting material as required.
• Identify actions and make recommendations to facilitate cost savings in line with business requirements.
• Ensure stock levels are increased, maintained or reduced in line with relevant business requirements, completing end of month stock takes ensuring accuracy of data.
• Maintain site security in accordance with company requirements.
  
  

Key Skills/Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, with proven customer service skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with limited direction;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Proven track record of managing and developing a medium to large team along with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities
  
  

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Business, Engineering or similar preferred;
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal as well as processing techniques
• Excellent knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety legislation
• Comfortable with financial budgets and profit and loss accounts accredited management.
• IT Literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, applicants with experience on Navision Systems and a weighbridge would be preferred
• TCM, WAMITAB, NEEBOSH Licences would be desirable