Job Title: Site Manager – Recycling Plant
Location: Northamptonshire
Reports to: Operations Director / Plant Director
Department: Operations / Plant Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
The Site Manager oversees all aspects of operations at a recycling plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for managing plant personnel, optimizing production processes, enforcing safety and environmental regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Site Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering plant performance in line with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the recycling plant, including production, maintenance, logistics, and quality assurance.
* Ensure plant output meets volume, quality, and delivery targets.
* Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements in throughput, downtime, and efficiency.
Team Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team including supervisors, operators, technicians, and support staff.
* Drive a performance-focused culture through training, coaching, and development.
* Manage shift rosters, workforce planning, and staffing levels.
Maintenance & Reliability
* Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
* Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for pelletising, conveyors, crushers, screens, and other plant assets.
Supply Chain & Logistics
* Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure raw material availability and outbound pellet dispatch.
* Oversee storage and handling of pellets to maintain quality and compliance.
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all production meets internal and customer quality specifications.
* Work closely with lab and quality teams to analyse test data and implement corrective actions.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Enforce adherence to all HSE standards, policies, and procedures.
* Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
* Lead site emergency response and incident investigations.
Cost Control & Budgeting
* Manage plant operating budget and control costs related to production, labor, materials, and energy.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Reporting & Communication
* Prepare and present regular reports on production, safety, quality, and performance metrics.
* Serve as the main point of contact for senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical/Process Engineering, or related discipline desirable.
* Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industry (Plastic compounding/pelletising, mining, cement, or biomass preferred).
* Strong understanding of industrial equipment, control systems, and maintenance practices.
* Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operations.
* Knowledge of HSE regulations, ISO standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Performance Metrics (KPIs):
* Production output vs target
* Equipment uptime / downtime
* Safety incident rate (TRIR/LTIR)
* Pellet quality compliance (%)
* Cost per ton of production
* Staff retention and training completion
Work Conditions:
* Industrial plant environment with periodic exposure to noise, dust, and heat.
* Regular walking, climbing, and supervision in operational zones.
* Full PPE required; availability for shift and weekend coverage as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
Work Location: In person