Operations Performance Manager

Ref: AS1444666

Burton upon Trent, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Energy Sector Operations
• Process Improvement
• HSE Compliance

About the candidate

This candidate is an experienced operations leader with a strong engineering background and proven experience improving plant performance within the energy sector. Degree-qualified in mechanical engineering, they bring a practical, hands-on approach to operational delivery, HSE compliance and continuous improvement.

They are confident working in high-pressure environments and have a collaborative style that helps build safe, capable and efficient teams. Their experience spans plant operations, process analysis, KPI implementation, training programmes and technical support across energy, utilities and manufacturing environments.

What makes them great?

• Efficiency Improvement: Delivered a 15% improvement in operational efficiency through the introduction of performance measures and structured operational controls.
• Cost & Waste Reduction: Helped reduce waste disposal costs by 20% through practical recycling and process improvement initiatives.
• Downtime Reduction: Streamlined operational workflows within a utilities environment, reducing operational downtime by 25% while improving reporting accuracy.

Areas of expertise

• Operational Performance: Skilled in analysing plant performance, introducing KPIs and driving measurable improvements across day-to-day operations.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Strong focus on regulatory standards, risk assessments, safety documentation and building a proactive safety culture.
• Process Optimisation: Experienced in identifying bottlenecks, improving workflows and supporting the implementation of new procedures and software tools.