Plant Supervisor

Are you an experienced Plant Supervisor, Production Supervisor or Operations Supervisor looking for your next challenge?

Do you have a background within Anaerobic Digestion (AD), waste processing, manufacturing or a similar process environment, combined with proven leadership experience?

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Plant Supervisor at their site in Spaldington, the successful candidate will join a well-established and growing business operating within the renewable energy and processing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, drive operational performance and ensure the safe and efficient running of a busy processing facility.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, leading operational teams, ensuring production targets are achieved and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Plant Supervisor Responsibilities:

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• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the processing plant.
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• Manage and motivate operational teams to ensure safe and efficient site performance.
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• Coordinate staffing and resources to maximise production and operational efficiency.
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• Conduct team meetings, 1-to-1s and performance reviews.
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• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and company procedures.
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
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• Monitor plant performance and work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
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• Coordinate contractors and visitors, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
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• Assist with budget control and cost management.
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• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and site compliance.
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• Produce operational reports and maintain accurate records.
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Plant Supervisor Requirements:

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• Previous experience in a Plant Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor or similar leadership role.
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• Background within Anaerobic Digestion, waste processing, manufacturing, production or another industrial process environment.
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• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing operational teams.
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• Strong organisational, planning and resource management skills.
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• Excellent communication and people management skills.
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• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office.
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• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance.
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• IOSH qualification desirable.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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Plant Supervisor Benefits:

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• Salary is £50,000 per annum.
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• Monday to Friday working pattern.
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• Company pension scheme, medicash healthcare plan.
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• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
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• Long service recognition and attendance reward scheme.
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• Ongoing training and development and Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business.
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NOTE: Our client welcomes applications from both commercial and ex-military candidates. Personnel leaving the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force with proven leadership experience gained within engineering, production, or industrial operations.