Michael Page
Site Manager (Recycling / Waste Management / Fuel Production)
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Site Management Role based in Cheshire
Working for a well established fuel production and waste management company.
Client Details
Our client is a well established, industry leading fuel production and waste management company based in Cheshire.
Description
Site Manager (Recycling / Waste Management / Fuel Production)
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of this well established fuel production and waste management site.
- Full responsibility for health & safety, environmental compliance, operational performance, and site budgets.
- Oversee feedstock acceptance, stock management, and fuel production.
- Lead the on-site team, embedding a strong safety-first culture while driving performance across production, quality, maintenance coordination, and housekeeping.
- Manage the operational relationship with the fuel offtake customer, ensuring specifications and service levels are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the site.
- Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet required quality, volume, and customer demand.
- Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all site operations.
- Use KPIs, data, and reporting to drive performance across safety, production, quality, and cost.
- Own fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with contracts, logistics, and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
- Build and manage strong relationships with key customers and plant operators at a senior level.
- Identify and manage operational and contractual risks, escalating issues where required.
- Lead, develop, and performance-manage the operations team.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize plant availability and minimize downtime.
- Control budgets, optimize resources, and deliver cost-effective operations.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains.
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Site Manager (Recycling / Waste Management / Fuel Production)
- Must be from a recycling, waste management, or fuel production background at site manager level.
- WAMITAB/COTC - This is a preferred certificate, but if you don't have it, the client will assist in obtaining it.
- IOSH or above, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum Level 5 in leadership apprenticeship or equivalent experience or qualification.
- Established experience in operations management, either in waste management, fuel production, or manufacturing.
- Proven track record of managing production facilities and teams in any of these sectors: manufacturing, waste management, or fuel production.
- Engineering background or engineering environment preferred.
- A proven leader in manufacturing, fuel production, or waste management.
- Ability to manage shift change-overs effectively is extremely important to this role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders on operational performance matters.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
- Strong analytical and financial management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and plan maintenance schedules.
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Job Offer
£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits
Desired Skills and Experience
- Waste Management / Fuel Production / Operations Management
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