Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Location: Site based near Crewe
Hours of work: 37 hours per week + being part of the emergency response on call rota

Role information:
This role manages all Operations at a Gas storage facility, ensuring safety, compliance and high performance at all times on this high level COMAH site. The Operations Manager leads and has oversight for a team of 8 FTE Operationally focused individuals; these roles include a Day Engineer and a team of Shift Engineers. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring there is a continuous 24 hour operations presence on site.
As part of the senior lead team of the facility they will work alongside the Engineering/Projects Manager and the Maintenance Manager to ensure routine work and site projects are carried out in a safe, timely and collaborative manner.
Duties will include:
* Preparation and issue of all necessary Operational daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports to, stakeholders and management team to actively demonstrate the operational efficiency, reliability, capability and safety of the Gas storage facility.
* Responsible for the daily operation of the Gas storage asset.
* Lead the development and monitoring of performance targets/key performance indicators and process safety performance indicators on behalf of the business.
* To lead the formulation, development and subsequent monitor of site operating plans so that objectives, success factors and resources can be identified.
* Manage the training and competency of Operations staff in all aspects of their roles.
* Development of Safety, environmental and Operational Policies and Procedures, focusing on best practice in the global industry and embedding continuous improvement.
* Responsible for Health and Safety Management ensuring implementation of a Safe System of work.
* Responsible for operational performance of the Gas Storage facility meeting safety, environmental, availability, reliability and efficiency requirement.
* Strategic and Business planning for the Operations team with alignment to Maintenance, Engineering, Estates, Business and Commercial and Compliance.
* Performance Monitoring & Management of all operational activities.
* On call for out of hours operational support (On Rota)
* Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency response plans to address potential major accidents or incidents.
Experience/skillsets required:
* Must come from a high level/technical Industrial, Gas, Process, Oil or Chemical based background
* Hold an in-depth knowledge of health and safety operations and risk management.
* Previous managerial experience within an operational site environment.
* Ability to be adaptable and flexible when required.
* Excellent communication, leadership, relationship building and problem-solving skills.
* Good understanding of the principles of process safety and functional safety.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety legislation associated with operation of a major hazard site.
* Development and maintenance of SHE management systems - desirable.
* Experience of Emergency Response arrangements and delivery - desirable.
* Appropriate relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree level.
* Member of appropriate engineering institution with Chartered status - desirable
* Full UK driving licence.
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Company information:
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.