Plant Manager
Greenergy delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition.
Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to supply transport fuels in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as being a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables.
Our Amsterdam biodiesel facility is one of Greenergy's key renewable fuel production sites, supplying lower-carbon transport fuels across Europe. We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the site, providing visible leadership across all aspects of site operations while driving a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Biodiesel Operations & Development, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the facility, leading a well-established management team and ensuring the site continues to deliver against production, quality and environmental objectives.
We are looking for a leader who can quickly build credibility, develop high-performing teams and create an environment where people are supported to perform at their best.
The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment, together with a genuine passion for developing people, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Strong English communication skills are essential. Whilst not a requirement, Dutch language skills would be advantageous given the nature of the role and interaction with local stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Lead the Site Management Team, and oversee all day to day plant activities
- Continually review operational efficiency and where possible reduce waste
- Deliver against business production plans, ensuring volume and quality requirements are achieved
- Develop and deliver improvement plans incorporating engineering modifications and improved Plant operation
- Increase production, process capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
- Deliver safety, health, environmental and quality excellence by ensuring plant appearance and housekeeping standards are maintained and company policy and regulatory compliance is adhered to.
- Lead and motivate all teams to ensure standards, expectations and priorities are clear
- Complete regular quality performance appraisals to drive improved performance
- Ensure polices and procedures are followed in all areas of the production facility
- Working with the management team, identify training and development requirements for the production team and assist the HR Team in planning training for individuals and teams
- Oversee recruitment, absence and overtime to ensure adequate resource is maintained and individual and team performance is proactively managed
- Working with the Safety and Compliance Manager maintain contact with the Dutch Authorities to comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations
- To remain aware of all commercial operating aspects of the plant and the markets in which it operates
- Set the site standards for safety, health, and environment
- Full knowledge of the Plant emergency procedures and associated responses are required.
- A strong manager with leadership skills, team building and decision making skills
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering or significant process operations
- Previous experience working in a process plant is essential, with a process, chemical background
- Previous people management experience with knowledge of shift working/operations desirable
- Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
- Experience in managing and delivering projects
- Candidate must be able to work under pressure, be self-motivated, credible, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to maximize the performance of the plant
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
- Knowledge and understanding of current Dutch legislation and compliance e.g. BRZO, ADR
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
- Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
- Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
- Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
- Health & Wellbeing: We offer additional wellbeing leave to support a healthy work-life balance, in accordance with our company policy
- Holiday allowance: In addition to your salary, you'll receive an annual holiday allowance in line with Dutch employment legislation.
Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.