Site Operations Leader: Safety, Sustainability & Throughput

Panda Utilities Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource recovery company in Leeds is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at its processing facility. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in processing or recycling environments, strong safety management skills, and effective communication abilities. If you're passionate about operational excellence and sustainability, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling or manufacturing facility.
• Strong track record in managing safety, compliance and plant performance.
• Experience leading teams in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proactive safety-first culture across the site.
• Maximise plant availability, throughput and output quality.
• Control site operational budgets and costs.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety management

Team leadership

Financial management

Communication

Education

Degree in Operations, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Operational data systems (e.g. Power BI, CMMS)

Job description

A leading resource recovery company in Leeds is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at its processing facility. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in processing or recycling environments, strong safety management skills, and effective communication abilities. If you're passionate about operational excellence and sustainability, this could be the role for you.