At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead waste reduction projects and drive operational improvements across two manufacturing sites.
- Company: Join a leading agri-chemical company focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of waste reduction and contribute to significant cost savings.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within manufacturing or chemical environments.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
UK – Huddersfield / Grangemouth. Travel between sites required.
Sector: Agri-chemical / Manufacturing
Contract: 12-month interim assignment
Role Purpose
The Interim Waste Project Manager will lead waste reduction across two UK manufacturing sites within an agri-chemical environment. The role will take project ideas from concept through to delivery, driving measurable operational improvements and cost savings, with a target of contributing to c.£1m annual waste reduction benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of multiple waste and process improvement projects across two manufacturing sites.
- Drive waste reduction, cost savings and material recovery initiatives.
- Develop robust business cases (capex and opex), progressing initiatives through to implementation.
- Engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders (HSEQ, Engineering, Operations, Finance, external partners).
- Track and report on project progress, KPIs and waste performance metrics.
- Identify and manage risks, ensuring issues are resolved quickly to maintain delivery pace.
- Conduct data analysis and process mapping, working with SMEs to identify and implement solutions.
- Capture and share lessons learned and best practice across sites.
Experience Required
- Proven delivery of continuous improvement or project-based initiatives in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing capex and/or operational projects in regulated or industrial settings.
- Background in process, engineering, environmental or waste-related projects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and waste streams.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong delivery mindset with ability to drive pace and outcomes in an interim environment.
- Able to influence without authority across senior and operational stakeholders.
- Excellent communicator, able to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Resilient and adaptable, comfortable managing multiple priorities and ambiguity.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capability.
Project Manager - Production and Manufacturing in Huddersfield employer: Inventum Group
As a leading player in the agri-chemical manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Huddersfield and Grangemouth, where innovation meets sustainability. We prioritise employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives and provide a collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional engagement, ensuring that every team member can contribute to meaningful waste reduction projects. Join us for a rewarding interim assignment that not only drives operational excellence but also supports your professional development in a dynamic industry.
