Operational Excellence Manager

Biffa

. Align operational excellence initiatives with the overall business strategy and goals.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align operational excellence initiatives with the overall business strategy and goals.
Standardise operating procedures across all I&C depots.
Develop and ensure delivery training on new processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
Oversee audits and assessments to ensure compliance, identifying gaps and opportunities and overseeing improvement plans.
Ensure targeted support is in place for underperforming depots while driving continuous improvement.
Monitor and adjust the effectiveness of new initiatives and processes.
Establish performance metrics and dashboards for operational monitoring.
Facilitate change management and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a degree or equivalent qualifications with proven line management experience and a track record of driving continuous business improvement.
Demonstrable success in implementing growth and improvement strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity, supported by strong analytical and data skills.
An accomplished presenter with excellent people management abilities, fostering high-performance teams and maintaining professional standards.
Deep understanding of logistical, environmental and H&S legislation, highly motivated, resilient, and committed to delivering excellence.
Must have waste management experience and hold a valid Level 4 COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) in Waste Management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Environment Biffa is a leading waste management company in the UK, dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources and fostering sustainable communities. With over 100 years of experience, Biffa provides comprehensive waste management solutions including waste prevention, recycling, and recovery processes. The company is deeply committed to the circular economy and plays a pivotal role in the UK's efforts to tackle climate change. Offering services to small, medium, and large businesses as well as local authorities, Biffa focuses on reducing emissions, enhancing recycling efforts, and innovating for environmental sustainability. Biffa also partners with various organizations and institutions to address significant challenges in waste management. Operational Excellence Manager 🔥 26 minutes ago 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Align operational excellence initiatives with the overall business strategy and goals.
Standardise operating procedures across all I&C depots.
Develop and ensure delivery training on new processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
Oversee audits and assessments to ensure compliance, identifying gaps and opportunities and overseeing improvement plans.
Ensure targeted support is in place for underperforming depots while driving continuous improvement.
Monitor and adjust the effectiveness of new initiatives and processes.
Establish performance metrics and dashboards for operational monitoring.
Facilitate change management and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. 🎯 Requirements
Holds a degree or equivalent qualifications with proven line management experience and a track record of driving continuous business improvement.
Demonstrable success in implementing growth and improvement strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity, supported by strong analytical and data skills.
An accomplished presenter with excellent people management abilities, fostering high-performance teams and maintaining professional standards.
Deep understanding of logistical, environmental and H&S legislation, highly motivated, resilient, and committed to delivering excellence.
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Hard Skills & Tools

operational excellencestandard operating procedurestraining deliveryauditscomplianceperformance metricsdashboardschange managementanalytical skillsdata skills

Soft Skills

line managementbusiness improvementpeople managementteam leadershipcommunicationresiliencemotivationpresentation skillsfostering high-performance teamsprofessional standards

Certifications

Level 4 COTCCertificate of Technical Competence