Production and Maintenance Manager (Water Industry)

Production and Maintenance Manager (Water Industry)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours 37.5
Location: Bridgenorth, Shropshire
About us
At South Staffs Water we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.5 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do and that's where you come in.
The Role:
• To provide effective leadership of the southern production team to ensure Health & Safety requirements are delivered, water treatment regulations are complied with, KPI objectives are delivered, and team and asset performance is maximised. • Develop and implement production operation and reactive maintenance strategy and where appropriate, adopt changes in processes and procedures to enhance safety, reliability, compliance, and team productivity. • Responsible for implementation and embedded use of the Competent Operator Scheme (COS). • Develop, implement, and monitor sustainable/continuous improvements to operational efficiency. • Formulate and manage Opex and Capex budgets with a continued efficiency drive. • Develop, implement, and maintain adequate procedures, systems, practices, and risk assessments. • Implement risk-based approaches to maintenance practice considering cost, performance, and risk factors. • Promote improvements and support initiatives to reduce exposure to critical risk / hazards through maintenance activities on the southern area assets. • Measure of success defined by proactive investigations and a reduction in hi potential incidents. • Deliver 100% compliance of the Competent Operator Scheme, supplying evidence and auditing processes as required. • Maximise and coordinate production asset performance & reliability as measured by the Unplanned interruption outcome delivery incentive (ODI). • Deliver maintenance, compliance, and team activities within annual operating expenditure budgets. • Continuous employee engagement, staff retention and team development. • Work in conjunction with onsite WQ chemist to maximise quality and optimise efficiency throughout all treatment processes. • Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders including Supply chain partners, Environment Agency (EA), Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI • Undertake regular management safety tours. • Ensure Production staff are fully trained and competent and plan and conduct regular 1-2-1 and appraisal meetings. • Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters. • Promote team development and succession planning.
What you'll need
• Essential to understand and manage Drinking Water Inspectorate and Environmental Agency regulations and standards. • Ful UK Driving License • Knowledge of water treatment and chemical dosing processes is desired. • Experience of leading operational teams to deliver high performance. • Experience of managing operational budgets is essential. • Evidence of the ability to develop and implement plans.
What You'll Get In Return
• A competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum. • Company pension with employer contributions. • 28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) • Store discount for personal shopping needs. • 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. • Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)