Plant Manager – Recycling

Location:

Hasselt – Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

Salary:

Negotiable

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

NonStop Consulting

Job ID:

132938176

Posted On: 

29 April 2026

Plant Manager Recycling

Our client, a leading Belgian player in advanced plastics recycling, operates a strategically important PP/PE regeneration plant that converts waste streams into high x2011;quality, certified raw material for the circular economy. From their site in Belgium, they run a highly automated operation built on state x2011;of x2011;the x2011;art extrusion technology and strict quality standards. As Plant Manager, you step into the key role with full end x2011;to x2011;end responsibility for the production cycle and a multidisciplinary team, in an environment where technical excellence and long x2011;term stability go hand in hand.

Benefits

* Top x2011;tier total package
* Contract flexibility & stability: Option to join as a freelancer or on a permanent contract, combined with the long x2011;term security of a future x2011;oriented recycling business.
* Real influence, real career step: High x2011;impact role with broad autonomy over plant performance, processes and investments – a next 15-20 year career move in a strategically important PP/PE recyclate plant.

Role Responsibilities

* Own the full production cycle: Take end responsibility for the entire PP/PE regeneration flow – from incoming raw materials through extrusion and quality control to certified finished product – ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance with CERTIPLAST and ISO 9001.
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team: Manage and coach 25-30 colleagues in production, maintenance, laboratory and R&D, aligning daily operations and improvement projects with the company’s mission in circular plastics.
* Drive optimisation and investment: Set up, fine x2011;tune and expand extrusion installations, initiate and lead process improvements and CAPEX projects, and collaborate closely with the Operational Manager to continuously raise plant performance and competitiveness.

Requirements

* Engineering & industry expertise: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Chemical Engineering, combined with proven experience in plastics regeneration for PP or PE and hands x2011;on management of extrusion technology in an industrial environment – enabling you to quickly become the technical reference point for the plant.
* Operational & people leadership: Strong track record leading production operations and teams of 25-30 people across production, maintenance, lab and R&D, including hiring, onboarding and performance management – giving you the platform to shape both culture and results.
* Quality, systems & languages: Solid knowledge of quality management systems and maintaining certifications such as CERTIPLAST and ISO 9001, plus fluency in Flemish and good command of English – allowing you to secure standards on site and communicate effectively within the wider organisation and industry.

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