Plant Manager

Newman Stewart Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in recycling management is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at a key facility in the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have experience in processing, proven health and safety management skills, and a results-oriented leadership style. This role involves driving production performance, optimizing operations, and promoting a strong safety culture. Competitive salary plus benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits dependent upon experience

Qualifications

• Experience running operations in processing, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Proven track record in health and safety management.
• Confident leading large teams.
• Knowledgeable in environmental compliance.
• Adept at driving performance through practical, results-oriented leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all operational aspects of the site.
• Drive production performance and develop the workforce.
• Promote a strong health and safety ethos at the site.
• Optimize plant operations through planning and management.
• Support strategic asset development aligned with company objectives.

Skills

Health and safety management

Leadership

Operational management

Environmental compliance

Job description

Overview

Plant Manager — Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience). Site-Based Role - East Midlands.

Our Client

A prominent company in the recycling and waste management industry is looking for a Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of one of its key processing facilities in the East Midlands. Focused on sustainability, safety, and innovation, the business operates state-of-the-art facilities and plays a vital role in advancing the UK's circular economy.

Role and Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for all operational aspects of the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations at all times.
• This is a hands-on leadership role, accountable for driving production performance, developing the workforce, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee site resources, promote a strong health and safety ethos, and optimise plant operations through careful planning and management.
• Lead workforce development, quality assurance, and cost management.
• Support strategic asset development aligned with company objectives.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Experience running operations in processing, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Proven track record in health and safety management.
• Confident leading large teams.
• Knowledgeable in environmental compliance.
• Adept at driving performance through practical, results-oriented leadership.

To Apply

This is a key leadership role within a stable, well-established organisation committed to operational excellence and long-term growth. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.