Are you an Operations Manager with 7+ years proven operations and technical experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry along with hazardous Waste management experience?
This is a permanent role based in Cork with hybrid options
If you have the relevant experience, call Karen on +353 1 7978720 or send your CV to karen@jobcontax.com for review.
Operations Manager - Hazardous Waste - Cork
Job Description
Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants design & build Contractors.
Responsible for day to day safe and efficient operations of the EPA licensed Fermoy hazardous waste facility, including managing a team and the delivery of strong operational performance including production, asset availability, safety and environmental compliance to all legislative standards.
Experience in the chemical industry is a requirement for this role.
Day to day management of site operations, including being the designated person in charge.
Ensuring and maintaining the safety, continuity and efficiencyof waste management operations at Fermoy
Applying chemical knowledge to waste acceptance, logistics and treatment, including tank farm operations and chemical transfer processes
Managing the transfer of waste material inputs and outputs from the Fermoy facility
Working closely with the Technical, Sales and offsite customer support teams
Lead by example and support the site team to show, promote and acknowledge positive behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture.
Work in a collaborative manner with multiple teams to ensure key requirements are communicated, understood and implemented.
As part of the proactive management of operations, carry out daily site walk-throughs
Support the development and implementation of waste management strategies, policies, and procedures in line with regulations standards.
Support the provision of adequate and appropriate training to ensure the site has sufficient resources (competent staff and appropriate equipment) to operate safely and to optimal performance
Working with our risk and assurance and technical team to support the interaction with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis in a professional manner, including external regulators - HSA, EPA, and neighbours (Commercial / Residential), visitors, clients and contractors
Manage the safe and effective operation of the assets required to support the facility / site
Knowledge of functional safety / protected electrical equipment as required by role
Designated role as identified in the emergency management plan / major accident prevention plan
Manage abnormal and emergency situations i.e. accidents/environmental incidents, spillages
Maintain and improve operational excellence - apply best practice, safety standards and support consistency between other sites within Hazardous Waste
Manage the Fermoy facility in line with the Minimum Requirements toolkit standard, Environmental Permit requirements, relevant ISO standards, Management System and any other relevant standards (e.g. COMAH)
Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, significant close calls and audit/inspection non-conformities on the Safety Management system
Ensure daily / weekly checks are carried out including plant, equipment and permit checks
Stay updated on current regulations and industry trends related to hazardous waste management.
Report and deal with (if appropriate) contamination, non-compliant waste / product and any service, safety and environmental concerns
Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives while supporting the strategy for the business unit
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in line with our purpose of ecological transformation
This role may require occasional travel to different waste disposal facilities or regulatory agencies.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field. A master's degree is beneficial.
Waste management qualification is beneficial
Experience in the chemical industry is a requirement for this role.
Environmental Science background/qualification is an advantage for the role
7 years proven operations and technical experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
Hazardous Waste management experience
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of performing to a high level with energy, drive and a strong ability to implement continuous improvements
Computer literate - must have the ability to use Microsoft & Google Applications
Motivated and ambitious self—starter and capable of working on own initiative
Be flexible and adaptable in the work environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership and management abilities.
Full clean drivers licence
Package
Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Mix of WFH/Office/Site visits
Health Care
Pension
Contact
Karen McHugh is the consultant managing this position.
If you are an Operations Manager interested in roles based in Ireland, you can contact Karen by e-mail karen@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.
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