Celtic Renewables is widely regarded as one of the most innovative Biotech companies in Europe, who have developed a patented low-carbon technology that converts biological residues into high value low carbon sustainable bio-chemicals using an inspirational reinvention of a century old process known as the Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation, to bring this age old fermentation back to the global scale. The sustainable biochemicals produced by this innovative process can be utilised across a broad spectrum of much needed green products from biofuel, to cosmetics, food flavourings, hygiene and pharmaceuticals. This pioneering company has completed the first stage of construction of their first state of the art processing plant in Grangemouth, a historical exemplar plant for Scotland, and are preparing to move to live plant commissioning early next year.
The company is committed to working with people who believe in sustainability and innovation and we are partnering with Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing to recruit a number of key roles for the exciting move into the operational phase with a number of roles to be filled this year and early in 2021. Nine Twenty has a passion for start-up organisations, innovative technology and environmental sustainability and so they are both proud and delighted to be supporting such an exciting Scottish based business at such pivotal phase.
They are now looking to appoint a Plant Manager as a key addition to the management team.
As the Plant Manager you will have overall accountability for leading the implementation of the applicable sections of the Celtic Renewables Group Tactical plan, which will in turn help deliver the Company Vision “To be the World Leader in ABE Fermentation as a Global Sustainable Industry”.
You will contribute to the creation of, and will deliver, the annual Operational plan for the Celtic Renewables Grangemouth plc Exemplar plant at Caledon Green. In doing so you will always be striving towards manufacturing excellence.
This is a rare opportunity and will require a rare individual who has the ability to work within an exciting but fast paced environment. You will lead by example, driving a culture within the Caledon Green Manufacturing team where safe and hygienic working practices, and the requirements of the Integrated Management System, are strictly followed to ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements. Through the processes that you will deploy you will ensure compliance to the CRL governance structure, and ensure that Compliance, Quality, Cost and Welfare standards are at the core of every decision.
As a people leader, you will provide inspiring leadership and direction to the Manufacturing teams, setting clear, measurable objectives, which are in line with the company mission, vision and strategy. You will lead the Manufacturing team on a day to day basis to optimise employee engagement and working by example, help develop a diverse and totally inclusive culture within the team.
You will develop an expert knowledge of the ABE manufacturing process and all associated processes relating to co-products and by-product streams (including an in-depth awareness of Operational application, opportunities and constraints). You will have full accountability for day to day operations on the Caledon Green site and at times will be the most senior leader on site. A technical background is important for this role along with the ability to learn new processes whilst coaching others along the way.
As the main site visitor host, you will lead arranged commercial plant tours and as this is an Exemplar plant and you will ensure extremely high housekeeping standards, and will be responsible for ensuring that all plant and equipment are maintained/calibrated as per schedule with all CSD checks completed on time.
As you can imagine, there will be many more responsibilities and roles for you to take on and adaptability and flexibility will be needed as the business develops.
If you are excited by this opportunity, then read on to see what type of person they are looking for:
- Have a Science or Engineering Degree
- Experience of working in a leadership position within a process manufacturing environment
- You will have a knowledge of and experience in H&S legislation, environmental legislation, and FEMAS/REACH/COSHH requirements within a manufacturing environment
- Have practical experience, or an ability to demonstrate awareness of the importance of, a hygienic/sterile/food grade manufacturing process
- Be capable of working towards gaining an expert knowledge of the applied ABE process and all associated processes/plant/equipment, and a working knowledge of continuous distillation/chemical production experience would be a distinct advantage
- A proven people leader who can demonstrate previous experience of setting and delivery of objectives and KPI’s; setting and delivery of OPEX and CAPEX budgets; delivering a maintenance schedule; team performance management; motivating individuals within a team to ensure delivery of a business plan
- A leader who has successfully led a remote site/team, or who has the ability/confidence to lead a remote site
- An ability to demonstrate previous experience in implementing and continually improving best practice processes and an awareness of lean manufacturing would be an advantage
Communication skills are key in this position, as is an ability to form, coach, mentor and develop a newly formed team. An understanding of how to run a commercial plant and the ability to implement and develop processes and procedures are important and if you have a natural interest for the environment, you would be an ideal addition to the team that are working together to build something really special.