Production / Plant Manager

Hunter Savage; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at their recycling plant in Co. Antrim. The successful candidate will lead daily operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership and operational management skills.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Lifestyle discounts

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a plant management or production role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the recycling plant, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Monitor KPIs to drive improvements in production efficiency and safety.
• Manage site budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

Plant Manager, Co. Antrim

Contact: Conor O’Hagan

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Mon–Fri, 40 hours/week)

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role:

1. Strategic Leadership Opportunity – Lead the daily operations of a specialist recycling plant with full accountability for performance, safety, and compliance.
2. Critical Environmental Role – Contribute to sustainable resource recovery through industry-leading recycling solutions.
3. Excellent Benefits & Career Growth – Join a well-established and growing company that supports career development and offers a strong rewards package.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading environmental services provider for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at their recycling plant based in Co. Antrim.

This is a senior on-site role requiring strong leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance expertise. The ideal candidate will come with a strong process-driven production management background and will thrive in a role that balances daily operational control with strategic improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day plant operations and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in production efficiency, safety culture, and environmental performance.
• Manage and develop a site team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Own the site budget and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational enhancements.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including regulatory bodies and customers.

The Person:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a productionor plant management role within a similar production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Proven people leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complexity, navigate regulatory requirements, and drive change.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based recognition.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension scheme, enhanced family policies, life insurance, and lifestyle discounts.
• Career progression opportunities in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Supportive workplace culture with strong environmental and sustainability values.
• Free on-site parking, Bike2Work scheme, holiday purchase option, and more.

For further information, and to apply for this Production / Operations Manager position or other engineering / operations opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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