Head of Agri Operations
Head of Agri Operations
You will join as the Head of Agri Operations, overseeing the performance of Agri Anaerobic Digestion (AD) sites. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in national operations. Key tasks include managing Control of Change, driving performance to meet or exceed budget/KPI standards, and leading a high-performing team.
Head of Agri AD Requirements
They are looking for an experienced Head of Agri AD to ensure the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency across their sites. The role will implement and monitor critical procedures, fostering a culture of risk awareness and responsible practices.You will need to be able to analyse and implement cost-effective commercial viability throughout the whole operation, maximising long-term profitability. Optimise resource allocation, manage critical spares, and contribute to their competitive edge.
Be self-motivated, flexible, and have good people management experience. It is desirable that you have experience in environmental, safety, and quality management systems. Experience of working with planned preventive maintenance systems is also essential for this position.
Key Skills and Knowledge- Commitment to upholding high safety, health & environmental standards.
- Ideally qualified in Mechanical, Production, or Process Engineering.
- Continuous improvement experience with PPM, 5S, Lean, FMEA, OEE, and Value Mapping.
- WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence.
- NEBOSH safety qualifications (General Certificate).
- Experience of ISO9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
- Good quality report writing and ability to provide feedback.
- This is a national role involving travel between sites, a full UK Driving Licence is required.
About the Company
They are one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK, continuing to expand their food waste and Agri feedstock recycling network through acquisition. Their combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland, and Wales provides cost-effective, low carbon, food, and organic waste management solutions.Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers, local farmers, and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tons of food waste and organic material each year.
Location: National Role, location is flexible – Head office in Bedford.Job Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Salary: Up to £85,000 pa dependent on experience.
Benefits: Company vehicle, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 4% employer pension and x4 of salary life assurance, private healthcare.
You may have experience of the following: Operations Manager, Site Manager, Waste Management Specialist, H&S, Quality, Regional Operations Manager, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Industry, Manufacturing, PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance), Lean Principles, NEBOSH Safety Qualifications, etc.
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