Overview
Plant Manager – SDA – Toomebridge
The SDA (Small Domestic Appliance) Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the SDA plant located in Toomebridge.
The role is critical to ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, while also achieving operational efficiency. This person will play a key role in leading the site team, improving plant performance, and maintaining Enva’s high standards in waste management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the SDA plant.
- Monitor and optimise plant performance to meet production and efficiency targets.
- Manage the treatment, processing, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste in compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) to improve operational output.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure that all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring proper safety measures and equipment are in place.
- Lead initiatives to continuously improve safety culture within the plant.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Manage and develop the site team, ensuring a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Lead recruitment, training, and development initiatives for plant staff.
- Act as the key liaison between plant employees, senior management, and external stakeholders.
Budgeting and Cost Control:
- Develop and manage the plant’s operational budget.
- Identify opportunities for cost-saving and operational efficiencies without compromising quality or safety.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the plant, particularly in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, and environmental impact.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and legislative changes to ensure the plant remains competitive and compliant.
- Establish and Sustain a production environment that competes with ‘best in class’ status for SDA Recycling
Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain effective communication with external stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality waste management services in a timely manner.
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.
Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in plant management, preferably within the waste management industry.
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex operational environments.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance in the waste management sector.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Solid understanding of waste management processes and relevant legislation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Behavioural Competencies
- Leadership and Team Mgt
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness
- Organisational and Planning Skills
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in a comparable, production- type environment
Physical Demands
- Ability to move around the plant, which may include walking long distances, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces.
- Regularly moving between the office, plant floors, and outdoor areas to inspect equipment, monitor processes, or address issues.
- Spending extended periods standing or walking around the facility to ensure compliance, oversee operations, or conduct inspections.
- Occasional need to lift and carry light to moderate loads
- Handling small equipment or parts during inspections or minor adjustments.
- Occasionally required to bend, crouch, or reach to inspect machinery, equipment, or plant infrastructure.
- May need to climb ladders or platforms to access equipment or higher areas for inspection and maintenance checks.
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
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
