Production Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day quarry operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. You will work with the Site Manager, coach site personnel, and uphold health and safety standards across the site.

In this hands-on role, you will support maintenance planning, monitor plant performance, and contribute to reporting and cost control while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in quarry, aggregates, mining, or heavy industry.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to organise workloads, prioritise tasks, and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience managing maintenance activities and operational performance.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• IT literacy and ability to maintain records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager in delivering safe and efficient quarry operations.
• Assist with maintenance planning and ensure servicing and repairs are on schedule.
• Help manage plant performance, production activities, and resources.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and operational records.
• Contribute to period-end reporting, stock returns, production data, and breakdown analysis.
• Promote a customer-focused approach and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Lead site personnel through coaching, training, and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

People management

Communication

Operational decision-making

Analytical thinking

IT literacy

Job description

At Heidelberg Materials, we're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Production Supervisor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of one of our quarry sites. Working closely with the Site Manager, you'll help oversee day-to-day production activities, lead by example on health and safety, maintain high-quality standards, and support the development of site personnel. If you're passionate about operational excellence, thrive in a hands‑on environment, and enjoy leading people to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Champion a strong health and safety culture across the site.
• Ensure operations comply with all relevant legislation, company policies, and the Heidelberg Materials Health, Safety & Environment Management System.
• Lead by example in the use of safe working practices, PPE, and site standards.
• Hold the appointment under Section 8 (1) (d) of the Quarries Regulations 1999.
• Conduct and review daily site inspections and safety audits.
• Support the management and monitoring of contractors to ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Ensure weekly geotechnical inspections are completed and recorded.

Production & Operational Performance

• Support the Site Manager in delivering safe and efficient quarry operations.
• Assist with maintenance planning and ensure servicing and repairs are completed to schedule.
• Help manage plant performance, production activities, and operational resources.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and operational records.
• Contribute to period-end reporting, stock returns, production data, and breakdown analysis.

Quality & Customer Service

• Ensure all products supplied meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Promote a customer-focused approach across the operation.
• Work closely with customers, commercial teams, and logistics colleagues to deliver reliable service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with visitors, customers, and stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Support and develop site employees through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Ensure all new starters receive appropriate induction and role‑specific training.
• Build positive working relationships across the team and address challenges proactively.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Site Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Help manage the procurement of materials, services, and site requirements.
• Support cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site.
• Ensure roads, buildings, equipment, and surrounding areas remain safe, compliant, and presentable.
• Build positive relationships with local communities and support the resolution of any site concerns.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience within a quarry, aggregates, mining, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction materials, or processing environment.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to organise workloads, prioritise activities, and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience managing maintenance activities and operational performance.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literacy and confidence in maintaining operational records and reports.
• Knowledge of quarry operations and relevant regulations is desirable.

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We invest in our people, support career progression, and provide opportunities to develop new skills and take on greater responsibility. You'll be joining a global industry leader with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, safety, and operational excellence.