Plant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operational activities at their facility. This role is critical for ensuring the effective utilization of plant equipment while adhering to compliance regulations and meeting customer expectations. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and manage resources efficiently to achieve business objectives. With a focus on safety and productivity, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to health, safety, and sustainability, and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Support Fund

Online Learning

Annual Performance Reviews

Referral Scheme

Flu and Eye Test Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience managing KPIs and P&L in a complex plant environment.
• Proven management experience in diverse plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operational activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage day-to-day plant operations and lead the operational team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

KPI Management

P&L Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

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Title: Plant Manager

Requisition Id: 37667

Job Function: Plant/Processing Operations

Career Area: Operations

Posting Location: Sidcup, Bromley, UK*, Greenwich, UK*

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and a leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protect people and brands, promote health and well-being, and safeguard the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. We help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise identity. Join us in our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Plant Manager will oversee all plant operational activities at the designated site to ensure the effective and safe utilization of plant equipment, compliance with site permit regulations, and meeting customer expectations in a compliant and customer-friendly manner.

This role involves managing day-to-day plant operations in accordance with license obligations and health and safety procedures, including KPI targets, business objectives, and overall management of site personnel.

As part of the operations team, the Plant Manager will ensure the safe long-term operation of the plant at high utilization, requiring effective resource and manpower management on a daily basis.

This position may require providing out-of-hours on-call duties on a rota basis.

Key Job Activities:

• Provide strong leadership to the operational team at the designated site, fostering continuous improvement and high engagement.
• Ensure optimal performance of plant/equipment and support maintenance teams technically.
• Adhere to company principles and standards regarding personnel, resources, procedures, and practices.
• Lead plant operations in compliance with legislation including H&S, maintenance, SOPs, working time directive, and site permits. Manage and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health and safety legislation and policies, maintaining training standards.
• Manage overall productivity, controlling costs, and supporting financial goals including budget management, revenue, and profit.
• Maintain effective communication with staff to support operational effectiveness.

Education:

• Required: High School or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's degree or equivalent
• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred
• COTC certification advantageous

Experience (EMEAA):

• Experience managing KPIs and P&L
• Experience operating an engineering plant, including maintenance
• Experience within a complex plant environment, ideally incineration/combustion
• Leadership skills with a focus on teamwork and innovation
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Relevant engineering or manufacturing knowledge
• Proven management experience in diverse plant operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment

Benefits:

Stericycle offers:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares employee support fund
• Stericycle University online learning
• Annual performance reviews
• Referral Scheme
• Flu and Eye Test vouchers
• And more…

This description summarizes the role and is not exhaustive. It does not create a contractual obligation and may be modified at any time. Stericycle is committed to inclusivity and will consider workplace accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.