Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift 8:30- 17:00

Company Overview

We are a leading operator in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector, specialising in the collection and recycling of food waste, oils, and fats. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives our operations across multiple facilities in the UK.

Role Summary

As the Plant Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our anaerobic digestion facility, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance. You will lead a team comprising 5 direct reports and 18 indirect staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role is pivotal in driving internal growth, enhancing health and safety standards, and implementing process improvements in line with operational expenditure (OPEX) targets.

Key Responsibilities

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Operational Leadership: Manage all aspects of plant operations to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

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Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct and 18 indirect reports, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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Health & Safety: Implement and uphold rigorous health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.

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Process Improvement: Identify and execute opportunities for process enhancements to improve plant performance and reduce operational costs.

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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant permits, licences, and environmental regulations, including PAS 110, ABPR, and ISCC standards.

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Performance Monitoring: Develop and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant efficiency and implement corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

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Essential:

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Proven experience managing an anaerobic digestion facility.

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Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams.

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Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations within an industrial setting.

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Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage operational budgets.

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Desirable:

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WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC).

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NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualifications.

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Experience with SCADA systems and other plant monitoring tools.

Benefits

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Competitive salary package

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Private medical insurance

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Life insurance and health & wellbeing programmes

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Cycle to work scheme

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Additional leave and bereavement leave

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Opportunities for professional development and career progression