Plant Manager

Sharpsmart UK; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare waste management is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and team leadership. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with permits, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of leadership experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus potential

Pension scheme

Private healthcare and dental options

Employee benefits including financial planning

Career development and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of plant or warehouse leadership experience.
• Strong background in managing heavy machinery and maintenance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations and team leadership.
• Manage onsite maintenance staff and provide ongoing support.
• Compile and report daily plant metrics, identifying issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Process Improvement

Education

WAMITAB & H&S qualifications

Job description

Sharpsmart is part of the Daniels Family, a large international business operating across Australia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. As an essential service provider to healthcare, Daniels Health & Sharpsmart were founded with the vision of making healthcare safer through innovative safety products and clinically-focused waste services that lead the industry.

Operational activities include transport, manufacturing, distribution of products, and healthcare waste treatment. For more information on our efforts to make healthcare safer, visit: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

As we continue to expand, we are excited to open a position for a Plant Manager to join our team!

The Plant Manager will oversee daily plant operations, maintenance, and team leadership by leading by example and maintaining a visible presence on the plant floor, while ensuring all administrative duties are completed efficiently.

You will manage a diverse and talented operations team, with primary responsibilities including organizing staff to ensure efficiency and workflow, as well as directing, training, assisting, and disciplining operational employees as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing onsite Maintenance staff, Team Leaders, and Floor staff, providing ongoing support and direction.
2. Managing floor stock, contingency supplies, raising orders, and maintaining stock levels.
3. Providing updates on issues and metrics to Team Leaders for shift huddles.
4. Compiling and reporting daily plant metrics, identifying issues, and proposing solutions.
5. Monitoring incoming waste volumes to ensure compliance with permits and capacity limits.
6. Completing all H&S reporting, including accident management, job observations, and near misses.
7. Monitoring equipment using MaintainX, ensuring checks are completed, faults reported, and statutory inspections arranged and completed.
8. Ensuring Waste Acceptance Monitoring checks for incoming waste compliance and accuracy, handling Non-Conformances and escalations.
9. Spot-checking all functions within your remit to ensure requirements are met.
10. Ensuring compliance with environmental permits.
11. Completing the Plant Site Diary daily.
12. Maintaining high standards of housekeeping at all times.
13. Organizing external training for operational staff.
14. Controlling costs in line with the budget and participating in routine review calls.
15. Promoting and managing Sharpsmart culture throughout the plant.
16. Completing shift and weekend handovers as required.

What we are looking for:

1. At least 3 years of plant or warehouse leadership experience, or relatable experience.
2. A proven track record in hands-on leadership skills.
3. Strong background in managing heavy machinery and maintenance awareness.
4. Experience in process and procedure improvements.
5. Ability to motivate and work well with others.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with disciplined record-keeping.
7. WAMITAB & H&S qualifications are advantageous; both must be attained if not already held.
8. A 45-hour workweek with flexibility required.

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary plus bonus potential.
2. Pension scheme.
3. Private healthcare and dental options.
4. Employee benefits including financial planning, gym memberships, retail discounts, travel, leisure, motoring, and food & drink offers.
5. Career development and professional growth opportunities.
6. Company events and networking opportunities.
7. Stability as an essential healthcare service, providing a non-seasonal, stable environment.

We are a dynamic, fast-moving, entrepreneurial company experiencing rapid growth both nationally and globally. Joining us means becoming part of a strong brand with a compelling story, with stakeholders in Canada, Australia, and the US.

Learn more about our culture: Our Culture | Sharpsmart.