Site Manager

Michael Page; Widnes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fuel production and waste management site in Cheshire. You will lead delivery of safe, compliant operations, oversee feedstock acceptance, stock management and production, and manage the on-site team.

You will own budgets, drive continuous improvement, maintain customer service levels, and collaborate with contracts, logistics and operators to resolve day‑to‑day issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management in manufacturing or recycling.
• Proven track record leading production facilities and teams.
• Engineering background or engineering environment preferred.
• IOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the site.
• Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet quality, volume and customer demand.
• Champion Health, Safety and Environmental standards across site operations.
• Use KPIs, data and reporting to drive performance across safety, production and cost.
• Own fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate deliveries with contracts, logistics and customers to resolve day‑to‑day issues.
• Build and manage relationships with customers and plant operators at a senior level.
• Identify and manage operational and contractual risks, escalating issues when required.
• Lead, develop and performance‑manage the operations team.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Control budgets, optimise resources and deliver cost‑effective operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Analytical skills

Financial management

Operational software

Education

Level 5 Leadership qualification

IOSH or equivalent

Tools

Operational management software

Job description

Site Management Role based in Cheshire.

Working for a well established fuel production and waste management and recycling company.

Client Details

Our client is a well established, industry leading fuel production and waste management and recycling company based in Cheshire.

Description

All INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING & RECYCLING BACKGROUNDS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of this well established fuel production and waste management site.

You will have full responsibility for health & safety, environmental compliance, operational performance and site budgets, overseeing feedstock acceptance, stock management and fuel production. Leading the on‑site team, you'll embed a strong safety‑first culture while driving performance across production, quality, maintenance coordination and housekeeping.

You'll also manage the operational relationship with the fuel offtake customer, ensuring specifications and service levels are consistently met.

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the site
• Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet required quality, volume and customer demand.
• Champion Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all site operations.
• Use KPIs, data and reporting to drive performance across safety, production, quality and cost.
• Own fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with contracts, logistics and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key customers and plant operators at a senior level.
• Identify and manage operational and contractual risks, escalating issues where required.
• Lead, develop and performance‑manage the operations team.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Control budgets, optimise resources and deliver cost‑effective operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains

Profile

Site Manager (Recycling / Waste Management / Fuel Production)

You must be from either an industrial manufacturing background, the recycling sector or any similar industry with transferable skills

• IOSH or above, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Level 5 in leadership apprenticeship or equivalent experience or qualification.
• Established experience in operations management, either in manufacturing, recycling or a similar field.
• Proven track record of managing production facilities and teams in any of these sectors - industrial manufacturing, waste management or fuel production.
• Engineering Background or engineering environment preferred.
• A proven leader in manufacturing, fuel production or waste management
• Ability to manage shift change-overs effectively is extremely important to this role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders on operational performance matters.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and plan maintenance schedulesJob Offer

Job Offer

• £55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits