Plant Manager

Newman Stewart

The Role

Overview

Oversee daily operations of recycling plant, ensuring safety, efficiency, compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • plant operations
  • production performance
  • workforce leadership
  • health safety
  • cost management
  • asset development

Tasks

The Plant Manager will take full responsibility for all operational aspects of the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations at all times. This is a hands-on leadership role, accountable for driving production performance, developing the workforce, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Core duties include overseeing site resources, promoting a strong health and safety ethos, and optimising plant operations through careful planning and management. The Plant Manager will also be pivotal in workforce leadership, quality assurance, cost management, and supporting strategic asset development aligned with company objectives.

Requirements

  • operations
  • manufacturing
  • health safety
  • team leadership
  • environmental compliance
  • performance

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have experience running operations in processing, manufacturing, or production environments, with a proven track record in health and safety management. They will be confident leading large teams, knowledgeable in environmental compliance, and adept at driving performance through practical, results-oriented leadership.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

The Company

About Newman Stewart

-Founded with a vision to bridge the talent gap in critical industries, Newman Stewart has become a leading recruitment firm. -With deep expertise in executive search and talent management, the company serves sectors ranging from energy to infrastructure. -The firm’s approach is personalized, offering tailored solutions for leadership roles, from executive searches to board appointments. -They have developed a reputation for working on high-impact, often complex recruitment projects that require specialized knowledge. -Over the years, Newman Stewart has partnered with both established global companies and emerging firms to drive growth through strategic hires. -Specialties include energy, utilities, transport, industrial sectors, and infrastructure—areas critical to the modern economy. -The company is recognized for understanding not just the technical requirements but the cultural fit, ensuring long-term success for both clients and candidates.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Manufacturing

Compliance

Business Services

Buildings

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Utilities

Product Testing

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