AD Plant Operations Manager

AD Plant Operations Manager

Location: Lisburn, Co. Down
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Green Energy / Manufacturing / Process Operations

Hunter Savage is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading energy-from-waste and green transport organisation for a Plant Operations Manager to lead a flagship Anaerobic Digestion and Bio-methane production facility based in Lisburn.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for site operations, compliance, safety, performance, and continuous improvement, while also contributing to wider group engineering and operational strategy.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Strategic Site Leadership: Full operational ownership of a cutting-edge AD and bio-methane plant operating to world-class engineering and regulatory standards.
2. Green Energy & Circular Economy: Play a key role in an award-winning sustainability model converting waste into renewable fuel for commercial transport.
3. Growth & Influence: A board-facing role with responsibility for P&L, KPIs, people development, and future expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant team, fostering a strong safety-first and performance-driven culture
• Full responsibility for Health & Safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory conformance
• Operate the plant within environmental permit limits, overseeing emissions, waste, and quality testing
• Manage audits, inspections, and continuous compliance improvements
• Drive plant efficiency, reliability, and gas productivity using KPI, OEE, and CI tools
• Oversee maintenance strategy, CMMS, CAPEX, and plant asset integrity
• Own operational reporting, trend analysis, KPIs, and P&L reporting to senior leadership
• Support integration with wider transport and logistics operations to ensure fuel supply continuity
• Contribute to strategic planning, innovation, and future site development projects

About You

• Proven experience in a Plant Manager / Operations Manager role within manufacturing, processing, or green energy
• Strong leadership background with hands-on operational capability
• Experience managing P&L, KPIs, CMMS, CAPEX, and production scheduling
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Comfortable working flexibly to meet operational demands

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary package (DOE)
• Matched pension contribution
• Enhanced annual leave (service-based)
• Life & death in service insurance
• Funded certified training and development
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Additional company benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values innovation and professional growth.

For further information, and to apply for this AD Plant Operations Manager position or other Operations Management opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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