Plant Manager
This position is appointed to provide effective management and leadership for the Fridge Recycling Operation in Toomebridge. The Fridge Plant Manager will oversee the operations, ensuring compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) standards.
They will lead and develop the operational team, optimise plant availability in collaboration with the Engineering Manager, and drive performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Fridge recycling plant.
Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to monitor and optimise plant performance to meet production and efficiency targets.
Manage the treatment, processing, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) to improve operational output.
Lead recruitment, training, and development initiatives for plant staff.
Act as the key liaison between plant employees, senior management, and external stakeholders.
Ensure optimised availability through development of and adherence to a tailored preventative maintenance schedule.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
Ensure that all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring proper safety measures and equipment are in place.
Lead initiatives to continuously improve safety culture – driving zero accidents through reporting and addressing near misses.
Implement procedures and processes to mitigate risks.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the plant, particularly in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, and environmental impact.
Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and legislative changes to ensure the plant remains competitive and compliant.
Establish and Sustain a production environment that competes with ‘best in class’ status for Fridge Recycling
Stakeholder Management:
Maintain effective communication with external stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality waste management services in a timely manner.
This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Extensive experience in plant management, preferably within the waste management industry.
Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex operational environments.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance in the waste management sector
Key Skills
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Solid understanding of waste management processes and relevant legislation.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Behaviours
Leadership and Team Mgt
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Accountability and Responsibility
Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness
Organisational and Planning Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in a comparable, production- type environment
Other Information
Ability to move around the plant, which may include walking long distances, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces.
Regularly moving between the office, plant floors, and outdoor areas to inspect equipment, monitor processes, or address issues.
Spending extended periods standing or walking around the facility to ensure compliance, oversee operations, or conduct inspections.
Occasional need to lift and carry light to moderate loads
Handling small equipment or parts during inspections or minor adjustments.
Occasionally required to bend, crouch, or reach to inspect machinery, equipment, or plant infrastructure.
May need to climb ladders or platforms to access equipment or higher areas for inspection and maintenance checks.
Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
A competitive holiday allowance.
Company pension scheme.
Enhanced family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Program
Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more…
Employee Life Insurance.
Bike2Work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Holiday Purchase Scheme
About Enva
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling.
With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values.
We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.
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