Plant Manager

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy business is seeking a Plant Manager in Birmingham. This pivotal role requires senior leadership experience within the energy sector, focusing on optimizing plant performance and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background and exceptional communication skills, and will oversee operations while driving continuous improvements. Competitive salary ranges from £70,000 to £75,000, and this permanent position offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Career growth opportunities

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a continuous process or energy industry environment required.
• Expertise in Energy from Waste or similar technologies preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Lead and develop a strong leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE standards.
• Collaborate with other Plant Managers and stakeholders.
• Take ownership of site performance metrics.

Skills

Proven senior leadership experience

Strong technical or engineering background in energy

Ability to increase operational capacity

Analytical and data-driven approach

Health & safety toolkit and experience

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

• A Plant Manager role for a leading energy business
• A site leadership opportunity with a growing plant

About Our Client

This organisation are a UK leader in energy from waste with a growing portfolio of operations across the Midlands. Their Birmingham based plant is 24/7 operation and boasts YOY growth with ambitious plans for the next 5 years including the appointment of an operations lead.

Job Description

As Plant Manager, you will report directly to the Group Operations Director and take full accountability for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the site. This is a leadership position, responsible for driving operational excellence, optimising plant performance, and leading a high-performing team within a complex, small - medium sized, continuous process environment.

You will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance coordination, and contractor management, ensuring the site delivers against key performance metrics while maintaining a best-in-class health & safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all operational activities, ensuring maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site, challenging existing processes and implementing best practice.
• Lead and develop a strong leadership team, including Shift Team Leaders and operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE standards and statutory requirements, embedding safety as a core value.
• Collaborate with other Plant Managers and senior stakeholders across the group to share knowledge and deliver group-wide improvements.
• Take ownership of site performance metrics, reporting to the Group Operations Director and influencing long‑term operational strategy.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Plant Manager will bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience within a continuous process or energy industry environment.
• A strong technical or engineering background, ideally with expertise in Energy from Waste, steam‑raising processes, CHP, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrable ability to increase operational capacity and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• An analytical, data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• A robust health & safety toolkit and experience embedding a safety‑first culture.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire large teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £70-75k
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Work within a respected organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Located in Birmingham, with a focus on fostering a professional and productive work environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Plant Manager, we encourage you to apply today