PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

AXEREAL; Biggar; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Boortmalt, a global malting company under Axereal, seeks a Production Supervisor to coordinate and manage malt production operations. You will supervise operators, set daily parameters, and ensure safety training while reporting to the Production Manager.

Flexibility for after-hours calls and weekend shifts is required, with a focus on meeting quality and volume metrics. You will lead operational staff, optimize scheduling, and oversee safety and procedural training, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Supervision, Communication and Organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office).
• Knowledge of SCADA programs.
• Intermediate English level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor daily production activities and set daily production parameters, including off shifts and weekends.
• Report progress to Production Manager and participate in customer and department meetings.
• Supervise and direct production operators in the malting process; manage scheduling and safety training.
• Inspect plant areas for safety and sanitation and report needs to Production Manager.
• Input process control requirements and troubleshoot process issues (water use, energy, yield).

Job description

Our plants are a 24hs running facilities. Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, executing, controlling and evaluating the tasks prepared by Production Manager and solving issues being the sole Supervisor in some Shifts. Is the front line contact person for Operations structures thus solving issues per se or requesting assistance as needed. Is responsible to control and take appropriate actions to meet plant performace metrics, quality and volume.
Coverage for production manager during absences.

Lead and monitor daily production activities and set all daily production parameters with responsibility including off shifts and weekends. Report progress to Production Manager and participate in customer and department meetings.
Supervise and direct production operators in the overall malting operational process. Manage employee scheduling, ensure completion of safety training and procedural training, encourage engagement and proficiency in their work assignments.
Inspect plant areas for safety and sanitation and report necessary needs to the Production Manager.
Input process control requirements and strategies in the process control system.
Process troubleshooting including water use, energy consumption, yield, and performing miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt's expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.

The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.

• Technical degree or Advanced student of Industrial, Chemical, Food Engineering.
• 5 years of Experience in working in Plant operations.
• Supervision, Communication and Organizational skills.
• This position does require after hours call ins, flexibility to altered hours and periodic weekend shifts.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Knowledge of SCADA programs.
• Intermediate English level.