Lead the day‑to‑day operation of the Perth fridge/WEEE recycling plant to deliver safe, compliant, efficient and cost‑effective production. Partner closely with the Operations team on throughput, quality and service, and with the Maintenance Manager on asset care, planned maintenance and breakdown response to minimise downtime and optimise performance. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Own the safe, effective running of the plant across shifts, ensuring the plant is set up, monitored and producing to agreed specifications and volumes. Plan daily/weekly production with the Operations team; balance throughput, quality and resource to meet targets. Ensure accurate, timely operational records, shift reports and weighbridge/throughput documentation as required. Asset Uptime & Maintenance Interface Work alongside the Maintenance Manager to align production plans with PPM schedules; prioritise corrective actions; and jointly manage breakdowns to reduce MTTR and improve MTBF. Escalate critical issues promptly and coordinate safe isolation/permit controls for maintenance interventions. SHEQ Compliance & Culture Ensure all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and internal procedures; lead risk assessments, plant inspections and safety conversations. Drive best practice in housekeeping, traffic management and PPE use; promote proactive reporting (near‑miss/GO) and close‑out. Safeguard WEEE treatment compliance and recycling quality standards across processes. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop plant operators/supervisors; ensure adequate, competent staffing and effective shift handovers. Conduct PDRs, manage performance, and build an inclusive, accountable, high‑performing culture. Performance, Cost & Continuous Improvement Track and improve KPIs (safety, quality, throughput, yield, uptime, energy, cost/tonne); analyse losses and implement CI actions. Identify waste, bottlenecks and quality issues; deliver CI projects that improve reliability, efficiency and environmental impact. External & Contractor Management Coordinate contractors and suppliers on site, ensuring compliance with permits to work and site rules. Maintain effective communication with regulators and external stakeholders when required. This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Proven leadership in a plant/production environment (waste/recycling, manufacturing or similar). Strong operational control with a track record of meeting output, quality and safety targets. Demonstrated collaboration with maintenance/engineering to improve uptime and reliability. Excellent knowledge of H&S and environmental compliance relevant to waste operations. Confident communicator; strong problem‑solving and decision‑making; competent with operational reporting. Desirable Experience leading multi‑shift teams and coordinating contractors/agency labour. Exposure to CI/lean tools (e.g., RCA, 5S, Kaizen) and KPI dashboards. Job Requirements Full-time role based in Perth. 45 hours Monday to Friday (Weekends may be required from time to time to support operational requirements) Work environment is predominantly in a warehouse or processing facility. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn. Why Work For Enva? Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential. Examples of Company Benefits: A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people. A competitive holiday allowance. Company pension scheme. Enhanced family friendly policies. Employee Assistance Program Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more… Employee Life Insurance. Bike2Work scheme. Free on-site parking. Holiday Purchase Scheme