A major industrial processing operation in Central Scotland is looking to appoint an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead a large-scale continuous process facility operating within a complex, safety-critical environment.
This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for the overall performance of a technically demanding site, including operational reliability, maintenance coordination, safety, compliance, team leadership and continuous improvement.
The facility operates 24/7 and requires someone comfortable working within a fast-paced industrial environment where strong leadership, engineering understanding and people management are equally important.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary operational and maintenance teams while driving performance, operational stability and a positive site culture.
This role would suit individuals from environments such as:
Energy from Waste
Biomass
Power Generation
Utilities
Chemical Processing
Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
Continuous Process Operations
Industrial Processing PlantsKey responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day plant operations across a complex industrial facility
Driving operational reliability, plant performance and uptime
Managing safety, compliance and permit-driven operations
Supporting maintenance and outage activities
Leading, developing and mentoring operational teams
Managing difficult conversations, performance and conflict resolution where required
Building a strong operational culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Working closely with engineering, maintenance and site leadership teamsWe are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate:
Strong industrial plant leadership experience
Continuous process plant exposure
Engineering or technical operational understanding
Experience managing operational and maintenance teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and decisive within demanding operational environments
A visible, hands-on leadership styleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in long-term operational improvement and site stability.
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Salary description
£75000.00 - £75000.00 per year