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OCC Manager - Recycled Fibre plant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Deeside, Flintshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position Overview
 The OCC Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective
 operation of the newly commissioned, state-of-the-art Valmet OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) recycling
 plant. This facility processes 100% recycled fibre to supply stock for the high-capacity PM3 containerboard line.
 You will lead a high-performing operations team, driving continuous improvement in fibre yield, safety, pulp
 quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  
 Key Responsibilities
 Operational Excellence & Production
 - Manage day-to-day operations of the entire OCC plant, including the bale feeding systems, pulping,
 screening, cleaning, and refining stages.
 - Ensure a reliable supply of high-quality recycled fibre stock that meets the strict technical
 specifications required by the PM3 board machine.
 - Monitor process parameters (e.g., consistency, freeness, reject rates) to maximise fibre yield and
 minimise chemical and energy consumption.
 - Troubleshoot complex process bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering teams on root cause
 analysis (RCA).

 Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
 - Enforce an uncompromised safety culture, ensuring complete compliance with UK health and safety
 regulations (including HASAWA, COSHH, and PUWER).
 - Oversee reject handling and water loops in the OCC area to support the mill's "near-zero effluent"
 environmental targets.
 - Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement safe systems of work (SSOW).

 Team Leadership & Development
 - Lead, mentor, and upskill a dedicated team of OCC shift supervisors, process operators, and general
 operatives.
 - Design and deliver training programs on the advanced automation and Valmet DCS/QCS systems.
 - Manage team performance, attendance, and shift rotas to maintain full 24/7 operational capability.
  
 Maintenance & Asset Management
 - Partner with the OCC Maintenance Engineer to plan and execute routine preventive and planned
 maintenance shutdowns.
 - Minimise unplanned downtime by ensuring quick diagnosis and resolution of equipment breakdowns.
 - Manage the budget for the OCC area, including tracking expenditures on spare parts, consumables,
 and raw material processing costs.
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 Candidate Profile
 Experience & Qualifications
 - Experience: Minimum 5+ years of operational management or senior supervisory experience within a
 large-scale paper/board mill or high-volume recycled pulp/fibre plant.
 - Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in recycled fibre preparation, OCC pulping, screening
 technologies, and wastepaper contamination removal.
 - Education: A Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering,
 Paper Technology, or a relevant industrial discipline is highly preferred.
 - Automation: Practical experience operating with modern DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and
 automation layouts.
 - Safety: Formally trained in industrial safety management (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH Managing
 Safely).
  
 Key Skills
 - Leadership: Strong, visible leadership style with the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced
 environment.
 - Analytical Thinking: Data-driven problem solver capable of interpreting complex process data to fix
 inefficiencies.
 - Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with raw material sourcing teams, maintenance
 crews, and senior mill directors.
  
 Benefits
 - Competitive annual salary (dependent on experience)
 - Fantastic company pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
 - Private medical insurance for you and your family
 - Group Income Protection
 - 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
 - 12 half days pa
 - Opportunities for professional growth within a multi-billion-pound international holding group

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