Their Purpose – Their mission is help drive environmental impact through cutting-edge cleantech advancements, including pyrolysis-based biochar production that sequesters carbon and supports circular economy goals.
Location & flexibility – Edinburgh
Salary – Up to £45k
About the Job:
- Production Oversight: Manage daily production schedules to meet targets (e.g., 400 tonnes annually, averaging 8 tonnes weekly, scaling to 1,000 tonnes by 2026), including operating or troubleshooting valve bagging machines, pyrolysis units, and coordinating the packaging of 2 tonnes of per shift (80-100 bags, 50L/20kg each); identify process improvements for scaling operations and support the transition to new sites.
- Team Supervision: Lead and supervise machine/bagging operators, including training on procedures, performance management, shift scheduling, and fostering a collaborative environment; provide guidance during independent shifts and cover supervisory needs when required.
- Feedstock and Materials Management: Oversee incoming feedstock acceptance, inspection for compliance, storage in designated areas, and control procedures; ensure accurate recording of quantities, origins, and delivery details; manage reorders for materials and consumables to prevent disruptions.
- Logistics and Inventory: Coordinate pallet stacking, forklift operations for material movement, truck loading, and inventory control; utilize systems for generating logistics tickets, MSDS, customer instructions, and performance metrics.
- Safety, Compliance, and Environmental Controls: Enforce health and safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure team adherence, particularly in solo or high-output scenarios; implement controls for litter, dust, odour, noise, vermin, insects, and spills; promote a culture of continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and environmental practices, including weed control, preventing unauthorized access, and meeting carbon credit standards for biochar.
About you:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager or Supervisor in manufacturing, preferably with oversight of machine operators in high-output environments involving waste processing, biochar, or sustainable materials.
- Strong knowledge of production equipment, such as valve bagging machines, pyrolysis systems, or similar, with hands-on operational skills.
- Valid UK forklift licence and demonstrated safe driving proficiency.
- Physical capability to handle demanding tasks, including lifting up to 20kg and managing fast-paced workflows.
- In-depth understanding of workplace health and safety regulations, environmental controls, and compliance standards (e.g., feedstock inspection, odour/dust management, carbon credit methodologies).
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team.