Process Plant Operations Manager

Process Plant Operations Manager | Central Scotland | 75,000 benefits A major industrial processing operation in Central Scotland is looking to appoint an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead a large-scale continuous process facility operating within a complex, safety-critical environment. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for the overall performance of a technically demanding site, including operational reliability, maintenance coordination, safety, compliance, team leadership and continuous improvement. The facility operates 24/7 and requires someone comfortable working within a fast-paced industrial environment where strong leadership, engineering understanding and people management are equally important. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary operational and maintenance teams while driving performance, operational stability and a positive site culture. This role would suit individuals from environments such as: Energy from Waste Biomass Power Generation Utilities Chemical Processing Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Continuous Process Operations Industrial Processing Plants Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day plant operations across a complex industrial facility Driving operational reliability, plant performance and uptime Managing safety, compliance and permit-driven operations Supporting maintenance and outage activities Leading, developing and mentoring operational teams Managing difficult conversations, performance and conflict resolution where required Building a strong operational culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement Working closely with engineering, maintenance and site leadership teams We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate: Strong industrial plant leadership experience Continuous process plant exposure Engineering or technical operational understanding Experience managing operational and maintenance teams Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm and decisive within demanding operational environments A visible, hands-on leadership style This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in long-term operational improvement and site stability. To find out more, Hit apply – or send your CV direct to charlotte.roberts@escaperecruitment.com and arrange a confidential call.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…