Operations Manager
il y a 2 jours
Northwich
Operations Manager - Northwich - Salary DOE Dahlia recruitment is partnered with an expanding Renewable Energy business to recruit for a Feedstock and Operations Manager, responsible for managing, and optimising all feedstock materials required to operate in the main facility. This role ensures a consistent, high-quality supply of biomass while maintaining regulatory compliance, sustainability standards, and strong supplier relationship whilst working within a prescribed Feedstock Supply Agreement. The role will suit a candidate with strong Operational / Logistics experience with the ability to communicate and manage supply chain relationships. Training on Feedstock can be provided. Key Responsibilities include • Feedstock Procurement & Supply Chain Management, • Work with and build strong relationships with the business feedstock supplier., • Manage and report feedstock delivery management with the Feedstock supplier and internal stakeholders., • Maintain a robust and safe feedstock delivery chain to ensure consistent plant operation and avoid shortages., • Forecast weekly monthly and annual feedstock requirements based on plant capacity and performance targets and communicate internally and to Feedstock supplier., • Feedstock Quality Assurance, • Working with Senior Lab technician, sample and monitor feedstock characteristics (e.g., moisture content, contamination levels, biogas potential)., • Coordinate with site Lab Technician sampling, testing, and quality-control procedures of supplied feedstock., • Ensure incoming materials meet the plant’s technical specifications and sustainability standards., • Implement corrective actions with suppliers when quality issues arise., • Logistics & Operations Coordination, • Plan and oversee feedstock deliveries, transportation schedules, and on-site offloading., • Work closely with operations teams to maintain optimal feedstock blends for stable digester performance., • Manage inventory levels and ensure traceability of all incoming materials., • Supplier & Stakeholder Management, • Build and maintain strong relationships with the feedstock suppliers and local authorities., • Conduct supplier audits, site visits, and performance reviews in support of site compliance manager., • Promote best practices for waste segregation and pre-treatment among internal and external users., • Compliance & Reporting, • Working with Operations Compliance Manager ensure compliance with environmental, waste-handling, and sustainability regulations., • Maintain accurate records of feedstock volumes, sources, quality parameters, and chain-of-custody documentation., • Prepare reports for internal teams, regulators, and auditors., • Continuous Improvement & Sustainability, • As and when required integrate into the evaluation of any new feedstock opportunities and innovative sourcing strategies., • Support research into feedstock optimisation and biogas yield improvements., • Experience in anaerobic digestion, waste management, agriculture, bioenergy, or related fields would be highly advantageous., • Negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills., • Ability to work with data, sampling results, and quality specifications., • Previous experience managing feedstock procurement or supply chains., • Analytical and problem-solving skills, • Supplier and stakeholder engagement, • Strong organizational and planning abilities, • Commercial awareness, • Safety and environmental compliance mindset, • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, • Familiar with a number of computer applications., • Good interpersonal skills, self motivated, flexible and committed attitude., • Communication and motivational skills, • Strong understanding of anaerobic digestion processes and microbial activity., • Competence in analytical testing and data interpretation., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or data management tools; experience with LIMS preferred., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under minimal supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a new venture and can offer training and career progression. The business also offer a competitive salary and strong benefits package.