Astute’s Anaerobic Digestion Team is working exclusively with a company in the Irish biomethane market to source a Plant Manager / Production Manager / Production Director for their asset near Dublin. The company are at the cutting edge of the biogas scene in Ireland and this is a unique chance to take full accountability for a site in Ireland.
The Plant Manager / Production Manager / Production Director role comes with a salary relevant to your experience and likely between €75,000 - €100,000 plus package.
If you’re a Plant Manager / Production Manager / Production Director with experience in anaerobic digestion or waste to X then please reach out to learn more.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role
Reporting to the Operations Director you will:
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Running and having full accountability for the anaerobic digestion plant, its performance and a multi-disciplined team up to around 25 people
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Working with the feedstock team to ensure organics in and out are well-forecasted in line with processing capability
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Maximise the safe production of methane by always looking for continuous improvements to the plant
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Oversight of the SCADA monitoring and alarm systems to maintain uptime
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Oversee maintenance schedule for all key kit on site, including CHP and the upgrader
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Be the main point of contact for all external bodies and regulatory compliance, including the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
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Oversight of daily system checks, FOS/TACs, gas quality and ensure all reports are uploaded
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Complete monthly KPI reporting to include energy consumption, yield, cost per ton pasteurised etc
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Work very closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure a safety first culture
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Assist and work with the Sales Team to ensure feedstock quality and quantity
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Oversight of all production and financial reporting to be completed on a month-end basis, analysis against rolling forecasts and agreed budgets
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Strategic reviews of KPIs, daily SLAs and people development
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Previous experience in anaerobic digestion or energy from waste
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5 years+ in managing a similar asset
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A higher education in a relevant field, ie engineering
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Mobile plant certified, or able to obtain this
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Proven experience managing and developing a team
Personal skills
The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:
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A genuine leader and self-starter
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Someone who appreciates that AD is never a 9 to 5
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Someone who is detail-orientated
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
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Up to €100,000 basic salary, depending on experience
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Company truck
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Bonus based on output and plant performance
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Accommodation can be provided
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Pension and holiday allowance
