Plant Operations Manager

at  SARIA Ltd

Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce biogas, renewable electricity, heat and ReGrow (a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms). The plants also recycle the food waste packaging providing an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

• To ensure on-site operations run to maximum efficiency to deliver required outputs.
• Work with the relevant management team/s to establish process and performance using KPI’s and lead continuous improvements.
• To manage and maintain the site’s resources including personnel, the plant and equipment on a daily basis.
• Ensure plant operations maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and licences, including Environmental Permit, ABP licence and relevant statutory compliance.
• Ensure management systems maintain compliance with standards ISO9001, PAS110 and ADQP. Along with working towards ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• Ensure that the highest possible standards of Health and Safety are maintained in line with Group and site specific H&S policies and Codes of Practice, through leading by example including the development and implementation of Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, where necessary.
• To carry out regular and routine monitoring of all site systems, whilst ensuring that correct recordings and observing recordings are within set parameters to ensure optimal process tolerance.
• Ensure staff are engaged, motivated, developed and lead with a high focus on training.
• Work closely with sales and commercial teams to ensure delivery of client requirements.
• Work closely with the Transport department to ensure deliveries and dispatches are scheduled and aligned with the process.
• Liaise with and manage site Engineering team for engineering requirements and ensuring planned preventative maintenance systems are carried out.
• Liaise with wider departments to support site projects and business development