The Role
Lead site operations of an Amsterdam biodiesel facility, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient production. Drive continuous improvement, manage teams, meet production, quality and environmental targets, liaise with Dutch authorities, and oversee staffing, training and emergency procedures.
Summary Generated by Built In
Greenergy delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition.
Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to supply transport fuels in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as being a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables.
Our Amsterdam biodiesel facility is one of Greenergy's key renewable fuel production sites, supplying lower-carbon transport fuels across Europe. We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the site, providing visible leadership across all aspects of site operations while driving a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Biodiesel Operations & Development, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the facility, leading a well-established management team and ensuring the site continues to deliver against production, quality and environmental objectives.
We are looking for a leader who can quickly build credibility, develop high-performing teams and create an environment where people are supported to perform at their best.
The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment, together with a genuine passion for developing people, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Strong English communication skills are essential. Whilst not a requirement, Dutch language skills would be advantageous given the nature of the role and interaction with local stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Site Management Team, and oversee all day to day plant activities
- Continually review operational efficiency and where possible reduce waste
- Deliver against business production plans, ensuring volume and quality requirements are achieved
- Develop and deliver improvement plans incorporating engineering modifications and improved Plant operation
- Increase production, process capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
- Deliver safety, health, environmental and quality excellence by ensuring plant appearance and housekeeping standards are maintained and company policy and regulatory compliance is adhered to.
- Lead and motivate all teams to ensure standards, expectations and priorities are clear
- Complete regular quality performance appraisals to drive improved performance
- Ensure polices and procedures are followed in all areas of the production facility
- Working with the management team, identify training and development requirements for the production team and assist the HR Team in planning training for individuals and teams
- Oversee recruitment, absence and overtime to ensure adequate resource is maintained and individual and team performance is proactively managed
- Working with the Safety and Compliance Manager maintain contact with the Dutch Authorities to comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations
- To remain aware of all commercial operating aspects of the plant and the markets in which it operates
- Set the site standards for safety, health, and environment
- Full knowledge of the Plant emergency procedures and associated responses are required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A strong manager with leadership skills, team building and decision making skills
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering or significant process operations
- Previous experience working in a process plant is essential, with a process, chemical background
- Previous people management experience with knowledge of shift working/operations desirable
- Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
- Experience in managing and delivering projects
- Candidate must be able to work under pressure, be self-motivated, credible, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to maximize the performance of the plant
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
- Knowledge and understanding of current Dutch legislation and compliance e.g. BRZO, ADR
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
- Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
- Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
- Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
- Health & Wellbeing: We offer additional wellbeing leave to support a healthy work-life balance, in accordance with our company policy
- Holiday allowance: In addition to your salary, you'll receive an annual holiday allowance in line with Dutch employment legislation.
Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
About
Greenergy supply over 15 billion litres of fuel annually across the UK, Ireland and Canada – managing fuel supply chains from refinery gates to customer sites and managing over 500 deliveries per day. To deliver fuel to our customers, we have a 24/7 in-house haulage operation, Greenergy Flexigrid, made up of over 650 drivers and a fleet of over 250 tankers. Greenergy also owns and operates biodiesel manufacturing plants in England and the Netherlands that process waste oils sourced globally into biodiesel, which is used to displace diesel in road transport.For over 30 years, Greenergy has been investing in lower carbon renewable fuels that can be used in vehicles on the road today. As a leading European manufacturer of waste-based biodiesel, renewables are central to Greenergy’s strategy to support customers through the energy transition.Find out more about us at www.greenergy.com
Skills Required
- Legal right to live and work in the Netherlands (no visa sponsorship provided)
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or significant process operations
- Previous experience working in a process plant with a process/chemical background
- Proven leadership and people management experience
- Knowledge of shift working/operations
- Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR)
- Experience in managing and delivering projects
- Ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, credible, able to lead and motivate teams
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
- Knowledge and understanding of current Dutch legislation and compliance (e.g., BRZO, ADR)
- Full knowledge of plant emergency procedures and associated responses
- Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Dutch language skills
- Experience with safety, health, environmental and quality standards and regulatory compliance
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The Company
What We Do
Greenergy is a leading transportation fuel supplier, integrating traditional and renewable energy solutions. They are a leading European manufacturer of waste-based biodiesel and supply petrol and diesel, managing fuel logistics and infrastructure.
