Plant Manager in Basildon - Matchtech

Job Description As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of a state-of-the-art processing facility, focusing on the production of biofuels from used cooking oil.

This is a permanent position with a Monday to Friday day shift.

The Role
Foster a safety-first mindset, driving continuous improvement on our journey to zero incidents.
Lead and manage day-to-day operations at the processing facility.
Oversee the processing of Used Cooking Oil into a feed for biofuels.
Work closely with the maintenance team to minimize plant breakdowns and maximize uptime.
Ensure the plant's compliance with legal and ethical obligations, exceeding industry standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency and excellence.
Control costs and optimize the performance of the plant's P&L.

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in operations management or related roles.
Formal health and safety qualifications, specifically NEBOSH General Certificate.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and sustainability.
Ability to build and motivate teams.
Good technical knowledge within the context of a production facility.
Demonstratable experience effectively managing projects, improvement processes, and change.
Experience managing a budget or P&L.

We are very interested with candidates who have either held or currently hold a WAMITAB qualification.