Job Description

Impact Recycling is a plastics recycling technology company that has developed ground-breaking mechanical recycling technologies capable of processing complex post-consumer plastics at commercial scale, including regulated medical plastic waste.

We are seeking an ambitious and hands-on Plant Manager / Operations Manager to lead the ramp-up of capacity at our Bellshill facility. This role is critical to the successful commissioning, stabilisation, and long-term operation of a specialist medical plastics recycling plant operating to high regulatory, quality, and safety standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CTO and engineering team during installation and commissioning, before building and leading an operations team to run the plant safely, efficiently, and reliably post-commissioning.

Key responsibilities

Lead day-to-day plant operations during commissioning and steady-state production Lead the engineering team during equipment installation, testing, and commissioning Own the ramp-up of throughput, yield, and uptime to agreed capacity targets Recruit, train, and develop an operations and maintenance team capable of running the facility post-commissioning Ensure production, quality, maintenance, and reliability KPIs are consistently achieved Implement and maintain robust operating procedures for a regulated medical plastics environment Full responsibility for site SHEQ performance, including compliance with permits, audits, and regulatory inspections Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance planning and execution Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency Act as the senior operational point of contact on site
Experience and skills required

Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or in a similar senior operational role Background in a manufacturing, processing, or engineering-led industrial environment Experience commissioning or scaling up new plant or production capacity is highly desirable Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and manage site teams Excellent communication skills, both on the shop floor and with senior management Strong organisational and planning capability Demonstrated strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in regulated environments
Desirable experience

Experience in recycling, polymers, chemicals, or regulated waste processing Familiarity with SHEQ management systems Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing approaches
This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead a high-impact recycling operation using proprietary technology with significant growth potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person