We are seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to provide short-term leadership across the Mechanical Treatment (MT) and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities in the Milton Keynes area.
This is a critical role, requiring someone who can quickly understand the site, take ownership of operations, and maintain safe, compliant and high-performing plant operations in a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide immediate operational leadership across MT and AD plants
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Maintain plant availability, throughput and compliance against KPIs, permits and contracts
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Lead and support operational teams, embedding a strong safety-first culture
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Ensure compliance with site procedures and the Integrated Management System (IMS)
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Manage resourcing, shift cover and short-term operational priorities
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Oversee incident, near-miss and non-conformance reporting in collaboration with HSEQ
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Deliver clear operational reporting to senior management and stakeholders
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Support audits, inspections and regulator engagement
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Provide hands-on leadership during outages, maintenance or operational issues
Requirements
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WAMITAB Level 4
(WAMITAB Level 2 or 3 considered with strong hands-on experience)
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Strong management-level experience within the waste sector or similar regulated, process-driven environments (e.g. AD, EfW, utilities)
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Proven ability to take ownership quickly with minimal onboarding
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Track record of delivering performance against operational KPIs
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Confident leader able to manage teams through change and pressure
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Working knowledge of SCADA, CMMS and operational reporting systems
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Solid understanding of health & safety, environmental compliance and permit conditions