Plant Manager

Plant Manager
Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)
Site-Based Role - East Midlands

Our Client

A prominent company in the recycling and waste management industry is looking for a Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of one of its key processing facilities in the East Midlands. Focused on sustainability, safety, and innovation, the business operates state-of-the-art facilities and plays a vital role in advancing the UK's circular economy.

The Role

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.

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.

To Apply

This is a key leadership role within a stable, well-established organisation committed to operational excellence and long-term growth. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.