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Waste Champion - Food Manufacturing
This Role Is Split Between Two Sites
Aintree (1 Long Lane, Aintree, Walton, Liverpool, L9 7BQ) and Manchester (Crossley Road, Stockport, Manchester, M19 2SD). The candidate must be able to travel to both sites.
This role is part of our food manufacturing business, and experience in this sector is highly desirable.
Salary - £29,500
Job Overview
The Site Waste Champion is responsible for communicating and executing the Imperfect Product sales agenda and managing associated site waste streams, reporting to the central functional lead.
The candidate will organize and maximize collection opportunities in each product category of imperfect product, collaborate effectively, escalate potential risks to stakeholders, and deliver weekly reports on waste stream progress.
The role covers multiple waste streams including card, plastic, animal feed, and initiatives like R1 Reduce, R2 Reuse, R3 Recycle.
Main Duties
1. Building strong relationships with internal and external customers.
2. Ensuring maximum return on the sale of waste where possible.
3. Delivering weekly and monthly sales numbers versus forecasts.
4. Supporting UK Waste Specialist and Site Management Teams through reports and analysis.
5. Maintaining the Imperfect Product Dashboard by tracking volume.
What We Are Looking For
* Ability to build relationships effectively.
* Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
* Logical thinking and attention to detail.
* Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis and report generation.
* Ideally educated to degree level.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Organized and detail-oriented.
* Proactive with minimal supervision.
We offer a range of benefits including virtual GP, financial wellbeing schemes, flexible holiday options, high street discounts, cycle-to-work, enhanced pension, share schemes, and employee recognition awards.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact Jessica Mercel at jess.mercel@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie has employed 76,000 people globally, providing facilities management and professional services to clients including banks, government sites, hospitals, and schools.
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