Plant Supervisor (ReadyMix)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Rewards website

EAP support

Employee communities

Training & development

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a hands-on Plant Supervisor to oversee the ReadyMix operations at Agecroft Concrete Plant in Salford. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will manage day-to-day production, contractor activities, and costs while ensuring safety, quality and customer service standards.

You will drive a positive safety culture, monitor KPIs, batch to customer specifications, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial or heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Experience working with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to performance improvement and customer service.
• Experience in ReadyMix, aggregates, construction materials (preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification advantageous.
• NVQ in fixed or mobile plant operations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ReadyMix plant including contractor activities
• Promote and drive a positive safety culture across site
• Manage daily production operations, stock levels and operational costs
• Ensure efficient concrete production to required quality standards
• Monitor and improve plant performance through KPIs
• Resolve operational and customer queries in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and site standards
• Batch concrete to customer specifications whilst meeting internal quality requirements
• Manage both fixed and variable site costs in line with budget expectations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health and Safety

Communication

People management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Continuous improvement

ReadyMix experience

Education

NVQ in fixed or mobile plant operations

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

As Plant Supervisor you'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of our ReadyMix plant ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, customer service and operational performance. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll manage production activities, monitor costs and deliver excellent service to our customers while maintaining compliance with company and legislative standards. You will:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ReadyMix plant including contractor activities
• Promote and drive a positive safety culture across site
• Manage daily production operations, stock levels and operational costs
• Ensure efficient concrete production to required quality standards
• Monitor and improve plant performance through KPIs
• Resolve operational and customer queries in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and site standards
• Batch concrete to customer specifications whilst meeting internal quality requirements
• Manage both fixed and variable site costs in line with budget expectations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Plant Supervisor to lead our ReadyMix concrete operations at our busy Agecroft Concrete Plant in Salford.

Are you an experienced Supervisor looking for a new challenge? If you are already leading your own site operation and making a real impact, if you enjoy taking ownership of safety, production, performance and people then this role may appeal to you. Whether you're already working in ReadyMix, aggregates, quarrying, concrete, asphalt, construction materials or another heavy industrial environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Don't have ReadyMix experience? That's not a problem. If you have strong leadership experience from a similar operational environment, we'll provide full product and industry training.

• Supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing, production, industrial or heavy industry environment
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Experience working with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to performance improvement and customer service
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational setting
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on processes, performance and standards
• Experience in ReadyMix, aggregates, construction materials (preferred)
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (advantageous)
• NVQ in fixed or mobile plant operations (advantageous)

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can be themselves, develop their careers and make a real difference. If you're proud of a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively, and are ambitious to make things better, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help build the future, one delivery at a time. We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

Ready to build your future?