Production Manager

Astutes Power Team are working with an Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. They are looking for a Production Manager / Deputy Operations Manager to support with the day to day running of the operational aspects of the plant.

As Production Manager you’ll be responsible for increasing performance & efficiencies, supporting compliance and ensuring the plant is operated in line with operating procedures.

If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please apply / contract Astute.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Production Manager you will be:

* Operating the plant in a safe & efficient manner inline with standard operating procedures & company processes.
* Supporting with the day to day management of the Operation / Production team.
* Managing and maintenance the sites Safety Rules including management of contractors.
* Able to identify operational & efficiency gains to maximise plant performance & availability.
* Coordinating daily activities across departments.
* Developing & maintaining operational procedures, safety documentation and risk assessments.
* Able to stand in as and when required for Shift Managers or Department Head.
* Implementing budget & operational strategies.
* Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
* Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

* A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC in engineering
* Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification
* Trained in a recognised apprenticeship scheme
* High Voltage SAP experience

Personal skills
The Production Manager role would suit someone who has:

* At least five years’ experience in a supervisory position, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc)
* Experience with line management & leadership duties
* Proven SAP experience
* Experience with Safety Rules, LOTO, Permit to Work, Isolations etc

Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrument Technician role

* Competitive Salary
* Overtime opportunities
* Bonus opportunity
* Pension
* Days position
* Opportunity to work on a large energy from waste power station
* Further benefits available

INDPOW

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