Recycling Plant Leader: Ops, Safety & Efficiency

City Circle Demolition & Excavation Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

City Circle Demolition & Excavation Pty. Ltd. in Brooklyn, VIC seeks an experienced Recycling Plant Manager to lead our recycling facility's daily operations.

You will maximise output, ensure safety, regulatory compliance and profitability while guiding a skilled team. This full-time role requires strong leadership, hands-on operation oversight, and a proactive drive for continuous improvement in waste management and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience supervising or managing recycling/industrial plants.
• Strong knowledge of recycling processes, material sorting and waste management practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in health, safety and environmental compliance (HSE).
• Excellent leadership and people management skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting operational KPIs for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily recycling plant operations including sorting, processing, and quality control.
• Manage and supervise plant staff, including training, performance management and safety coaching.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and standards.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to keep equipment at peak performance.
• Analyze performance metrics and report KPIs to senior management.
• Identify process improvements and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality.
• Maintain safety standards and foster a strong health and safety culture.
• Manage budget allocation and monitor operating expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data analysis

Communication

HSE compliance

Team building

Job description

City Circle Demolition & Excavation Pty. Ltd. in Brooklyn, VIC seeks an experienced Recycling Plant Manager to lead our recycling facility's daily operations.

You will maximise output, ensure safety, regulatory compliance and profitability while guiding a skilled team. This full-time role requires strong leadership, hands-on operation oversight, and a proactive drive for continuous improvement in waste management and environmental sustainability.