Plant Manager - KZN

HR Genie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Genie is seeking a highly motivated Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a medical waste treatment plant in Australia. The role focuses on ensuring smooth running, supervising production staff, and maintaining high quality and efficiency.

You will be responsible for regulatory compliance, process optimization, and staff training in a fast-paced environment, with weekend/evening shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Must have proven supervisory experience in a waste treatment plant.
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety regulations

Waste management knowledge

Problem solving

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

Matric

Relevant qualification in waste management or engineering

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatment plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff, and maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.

Job Duties

• Manage and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.