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Plant Manager

George Thomas
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Job Title: Plant Manager


Location: Newark, New Jersey


About the Company:

George Thomas has partnered with a leader in sustainable materials management, driving towards a carbon-negative future. They are looking to appoint a Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 facility, managing a team of 80 employees.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities.
  • Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Develop and manage O&M budgets and Long-Term Maintenance Plans.
  • Lead maintenance and outage planning/execution.
  • Drive Lean practices for continuous improvement.
  • Foster strong client relationships.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years in Waste to Energy, Biomass, Nuclear, or Power Generation.
  • 5 years as a Plant Manager or Facility Manager.
  • Proven leadership in budget management and operational performance.
  • Experience in safety and environmental best practices.


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business field; Master’s preferred.
  • Relevant certifications (CFO, Lean Six Sigma, PMP) highly desired.

Salary : $180,000 - $215,000

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