Production Unit Manager (M/F)

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Job Summary: Responsible for planning, directing, and controlling production unit activities at the Barlavento Sanitary Landfill, optimizing capacity and ensuring operational efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership and coordination of operational teams 2. Maximization of operational productivity and efficiency 3. Quality, environmental, and safety management in the waste sector **Production Unit Manager (M/F)** **Production Unit Manager** **Barlavento Sanitary Landfill** **Job Mission:** Plan, execute, direct, and control all activities inherent to the respective Production Unit in alignment with senior management guidelines, established policies, and applicable regulations of the Barlavento Sanitary Landfill, thereby ensuring optimization of installed capacity, maximization of operational yield and efficiency, compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards, and achievement of corresponding objectives. **Responsibilities:** * Direct and execute activities underlying the Production area to ensure achievement of company objectives and maximization of operational productivity. * Coordinate and supervise operational teams (operators, equipment operators, and drivers) and technical staff. * Ensure implementation of production, waste treatment, and waste valorization plans. * Guarantee compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards. * Monitor unit performance indicators (productivity, quality, and efficiency). * Prepare activity reports for the area to provide accurate and reliable information supporting analysis and decision-making. * Promote sound environmental practices and waste management. * Participate in and propose projects and/or investments aimed at improving the production process and landfill efficiency. * Record and report incidents related to performed activities. * Define and propose, in alignment with general guidelines, internal procedures applicable to the Production area to ensure efficient organizational process operation. * Oversee and intervene in the development, proposal, and monitoring of the area’s activity plan and budget, ensuring contribution to company results and optimization of installed capacity. * Direct the operation of productive units’ underlying activities, ensuring alignment with company results, compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Safety standards, and promoting knowledge and resource sharing to maximize internal efficiency. **Competencies:** * Organizational Commitment and Compliance * Focus on Excellence * Results Orientation * Leadership and team coordination capability * Organization and Planning * Market/Business Orientation * Strategic Vision * Analysis and Problem Solving * Regulated Accounts * Proactivity and Results Orientation * Applicable Legislation * Quality, Environment, and Safety * Waste Sector * Certifications and Licensing * Ability to work under pressure and in an industrial environment * Effective Communication * English **Requirements** * Higher education degree in one of the following fields: * Environmental Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Biological Engineering * Industrial Management * Maintenance Engineering * Or other relevant related field. * Professional experience in industrial facilities, preferably in waste management, treatment, or organic valorization. * 5–10 years of experience in industrial or logistics areas and coordination of industrial processes, preferably in the waste sector. * Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental standards. * Experience coordinating or supervising operational teams. * Analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and decision-making capability. * Advanced proficiency in computer tools (Excel and operational recording systems). **Notes:** * Location: Chão Frio – Lagos Port, 8500 – 800 Portimão; * Base Salary: 2\.000,00€; * Meal Allowance: 8.00€ per worked day via meal card; * Accommodation is not provided by the company.