Project Manager Manufacturing Waste
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£35 - £51 Hourly
Temporary
UK - Huddersfield / Grangemouth
Travel between sites required
Sector
Agri-chemical / Manufacturing
Reports To
Global Environmental Technology Manager
Contract
12-month interim assignment
Role Purpose
The Interim Waste Project Manager will lead waste reduction and valorisation initiatives 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
Success Measures
Delivery of projects to agreed scope, timeline and cost
Demonstrable progress towards waste reduction and cost-saving targets
Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projects due to blockers
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Travel between sites required
Sector
Agri-chemical / Manufacturing
Reports To
Global Environmental Technology Manager
Contract
12-month interim assignment
Role Purpose
The Interim Waste Project Manager will lead waste reduction and valorisation initiatives 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
Success Measures
Delivery of projects to agreed scope, timeline and cost
Demonstrable progress towards waste reduction and cost-saving targets
Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projects due to blockers
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225249790
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Project Manager Manufacturing Waste
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£35 - £51 Hourly
Temporary
UK - Huddersfield / Grangemouth
Travel between sites required
Sector
Agri-chemical / Manufacturing
Reports To
Global Environmental Technology Manager
Contract
12-month interim assignment
Role Purpose
The Interim Waste Project Manager will lead waste reduction and valorisation initiatives 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
Success Measures
Delivery of projects to agreed scope, timeline and cost
Demonstrable progress towards waste reduction and cost-saving targets
Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projects due to blockers
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Travel between sites required
Sector
Agri-chemical / Manufacturing
Reports To
Global Environmental Technology Manager
Contract
12-month interim assignment
Role Purpose
The Interim Waste Project Manager will lead waste reduction and valorisation initiatives 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
Success Measures
Delivery of projects to agreed scope, timeline and cost
Demonstrable progress towards waste reduction and cost-saving targets
Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projects due to blockers
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225249790
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