Plant Manager

Michael Page; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Plant Manager to oversee operations in the Energy from Waste sector in Birmingham. This leadership role entails optimizing plant performance and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and proven leadership experience. The role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £75,000 and opportunities for growth within a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position with career growth

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous process or energy industry environment.
• Expertise in Energy from Waste, steam-raising processes, or CHP.
• Ability to increase operational capacity and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on site.
• Lead and develop a strong leadership team.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Technical or engineering background

Analytical decision-making

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Plant Manager to oversee operations within the Energy from Waste sector in Birmingham.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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