Plant Manager UPPACT DEMO Factory
Together building a sustainable and circular future!
Are you an experienced and driven plant manager with a passion for innovation and sustainability? Do you want to play a crucial role in the transition to a circular economy? UPPACT is looking for a pioneer with a ‘can-do’ mentality to lead and shape our new DEMO factory in Farmsum (Groningen).
About UPPACT
UPPACT is a circular start-up with a mission: transforming waste into high-quality, sustainable construction materials. At our DEMO factory, we will use innovative and patented technology to process mixed plastic and textile waste—currently destined for incineration—into durable and circular products, with a production capacity of 4,000 tons per year. We call this “UnWasting” (and we are the “UnWastors”..). This project aims to demonstrate that such solutions are not only technically and circularly possible but also profitable and scalable.
Your Role as Plant Manager
As Plant Manager, you will be pivotal in realizing and establishing our DEMO factory. From design, startup, and recruiting and training staff to leading daily operations: your leadership will make the difference. You will have the opportunity to build, train, and inspire a team of approximately 20 employees, develop processes, and implement UPPACT’s groundbreaking technology.

What Will You Do?
- Set up, organize, start, and manage the factory in collaboration with technical and operational teams.
- Recruit and onboard operators and logistics staff, ensuring their continued training and development.
- Lead and coach a team of approximately 20 colleagues.
- Build and optimize the supply chain and logistics processes.
- Ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable production environment.
- Monitor and improve production processes with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Contribute to strategic decisions and UPPACT’s growth ambitions.
What Do We Offer?
- A unique opportunity to be at the forefront of an innovative and sustainable project.
- Plenty of room for initiative and leadership in a dynamic startup environment.
- The chance to make a direct impact on the circular economy.
- A competitive salary and attractive secondary benefits.
- An inspiring work location in Farmsum (Groningen).
What Do You Bring?
- At least 5 years of experience in plant management or a similar role in manufacturing or production industries.
- Knowledge of and experience in (plastic) extrusion and recycling.
- Demonstrated expertise and affinity with sustainable production processes.
- Strong leadership skills: you know how to motivate a team and achieve success together.
- Technical understanding and experience in setting up and optimizing production lines.
- A hands-on, can-do mentality with a pioneering spirit.
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Apply Now!
Do you want to use your experience to turn waste into value and help shape a circular future? Are you ready to make a real difference and try something new? Send your CV and motivation letter to info@uppact.com with the subject line: Application Plant Manager UPPACT.
Have questions about the role? Feel free to contact Jan Jaap Folmer at +31 6 1557 4232..
Let’s build a circular and sustainable future together. Are you in?