Plant Operations Manager

3 days ago


Widnes, United Kingdom Refood Full time
Business:          The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce biogas, renewable electricity, heat and ReGrow (a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms). The plants also recycle the food waste packaging providing an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.
The Position
An exciting opening has arisen for a Plant Operations Manager to join the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As a Plant Operations Manager, your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
To ensure on-site operations run to maximum efficiency to deliver required outputs.

Work with the relevant management team/s to establish process and performance using KPI’s and lead continuous improvements.

To manage and maintain the site’s resources including personnel, the plant and equipment on a daily basis.

Ensure plant operations maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and licences, including Environmental Permit, ABP licence and relevant statutory compliance.

Ensure management systems maintain compliance with standards ISO9001, PAS110 and ADQP. Along with working towards ISO14001 and ISO45001.

Ensure that the highest possible standards of Health and Safety are maintained in line with Group and site specific H&S policies and Codes of Practice, through leading by example including the development and implementation of Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, where necessary.

To carry out regular and routine monitoring of all site systems, whilst ensuring that correct recordings and observing recordings are within set parameters to ensure optimal process tolerance.

Ensure staff are engaged, motivated, developed and lead with a high focus on training.

Work closely with sales and commercial teams to ensure delivery of client requirements.

Work closely with the Transport department to ensure deliveries and dispatches are scheduled and aligned with the process.

Liaise with and manage site Engineering team for engineering requirements and ensuring planned preventative maintenance systems are carried out.

Liaise with wider departments to support site projects and business development.
The Person
Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a Waste Management, Science or Engineering based discipline. Alternatively, candidates with previous experience in sectors such as brewing, food production, chemical industries or waste/wastewater management, will be considered.

Qualified in IOSH Managing Safely and willing to work towards NEBOSH General Certificate. In addition, to be qualified in Wamitab COTC is desirable. 

Experience in an operational management position, within a continuous process manufacturing environment.

Have excellent people management skills with the ability to converse at all levels with various stakeholders.

Exceptional decision-making skills and ability to work well under pressure. 

Good written and verbal communication and IT skills - must be proficient with MS Office.

Be flexible, practical and hard working with a strong work ethic.
Competitive Salary, plus Company Benefits.
* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received

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