Operations Manager - Waste Management

Lidköping Miljö och Teknik AB · Vollzeit

Skogsvaktarvägen 7 C, Lidköping, Schweden

You are looking for new challenges and meaningful work that makes a difference for people and society. We are looking for people like you, full of commitment, curiosity and energy. To live and thrive, we need infrastructure and the conditions for a functioning society. We are the municipally owned company that provides Lidköping Municipality with what can be called the invisible infrastructure. It includes water and sewage, broadband and electrical networks, as well as waste management. The electrical network is operated through our subsidiary Lidköping elnät AB. Our employees have high expertise in everything from technology, operations and safety to economics and the environment. Our mission plays a significant role in the municipality's work to create a sustainable society and to provide good service to citizens. We hope you want to be part of the journey to shape that society and provide that service to our customers in Lidköping – we warmly welcome your application to Lidköping miljö och teknik! About the Job We are now looking for an operations manager who wants to help ensure efficient and well-functioning waste collection in Lidköping. As one of two operations managers, you will have a central role in daily operations. Waste collection is facing several changes and improvements. Municipal waste currently includes food waste, residual waste and packaging, and sorting requirements are increasing. This means new working methods and new conditions for daily operations. As an operations manager, you will have an important role in implementing these changes in practice and contributing to safe, efficient and well-functioning collection. Responsibilities As one of two operations managers, you are responsible for leading and coordinating daily operations within waste collection. This includes, among other things: * leading and allocating daily work for drivers * planning and coordinating operational activities * handling and following up on deviations in collection * contacting customers on matters requiring operational judgment * planning and conducting customer visits and other practical activities * monitoring vehicles and other prerequisites for daily operations * working with occupational health and safety in daily operations * documenting and following up on incidents and deviations in the management system * contributing to developing routines and working methods within collection * participating in development and improvement work within operations * collaborating with the operations manager, colleagues and other functions within Lidköping miljö och teknik AB Work is mainly conducted during daytime, Monday to Friday. Operations start as early as 05:30, which means early mornings will occur. Who Are You? We are looking for someone who is confident, clear and structured and who enjoys working close to daily operations. You find it easy to create order and prioritize when multiple things happen at once. As an operations manager, you need to be able to give clear directions, follow up to ensure work is completed, and create good cooperation with employees. You are responsive and solution-oriented and have the ability to handle both everyday questions and situations requiring quick decisions. You communicate in a clear and respectful manner and build trust by being present and keeping your promises. You also have the ability to see the bigger picture and understand how daily operations affect our customers, the work environment and the quality of our operations. We are looking for you with: * education in logistics, environment, engineering or other education/experience that the employer deems equivalent * experience in management or similar operational leadership * good communication skills and ease of collaboration * ability to work structurally and prioritize in an eventful day * good digital skills and experience working in management systems It is meritorious if you have: * experience in management within transport, logistics, waste or similar operations * experience in occupational health and safety work * C-class driver's license * YKB * experience with the EDP Future management system Other Information The position is a full-time temporary assignment with start date by agreement. The temporary assignment runs from 20260921-20280830. For the right person, there may be an opportunity for continued employment and future permanent employment. B-class driver's license is a requirement. Interviews are planned for weeks 41, 42 but may take place continuously during the application period. Background checks may occur in the recruitment process. More information about the process will be provided when relevant. Wondering what there is to do and see when you are not working with us at Lidköping miljö och teknik AB? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se and discover all the possibilities of Skaraborg! Lidköping miljö och teknik wants you to submit your application through our recruitment tool Varbi. You will find a button at the bottom of this advertisement where you can log in and apply for the position. If for any reason you cannot apply that way (such as protected identity), please contact the advertisement's contact person for an alternative application method. We decline calls from staffing and recruitment companies as well as job advertisement vendors.