Production Supervisor

Welland Operations; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Support for team development

Job summary

Welland Operations in Scotland is looking for a Shift Supervisor to oversee the plant's operations and ensure safety and efficiency. The successful candidate will manage a team, enforce health and safety protocols, and maintain operational standards. A strong background in plant operations and supervisory experience in a similar industrial environment is essential.

Key requirements include experience with HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems, as well as qualifications in Operations Management. A UK driving license is necessary. The company offers comprehensive training and support.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or demonstrable experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Experience in supervisory roles within waste management or similar.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operations of the facility.
• Conduct plant inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise staff and oversee maintenance activities.

Skills

HMI, SCADA, DCS knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT proficiency

Education

HNC/NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Operations Management

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Job description

Key Aims of This Role

• To ensure the safe and reliable operations of the facility.
• Using a DCS system you will be required to start and stop the MRF Plant & deal with emergency shutdowns.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Conducting plant walking tours and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently.
• Produce daily report highlighting, Downtime, incidents & plant performance.
• Supervise agency staff to ensure compliance with PPE requirements & task assignment.
• Material tracking, inbound & outbound volumes, monitor storage levels, correct identification of baled products & storage.
• Ensure Plant is kept in a clean & tidy state, ensure all consumables stock levels are correct to enable continuous plant operation.
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff & assistance in other plant operational area’s when process dictates.
• Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Lead your team, providing direction and guidance to your shift team to undertake regular/scheduled plant walk-downs, to adjust assets, and undertake inspections to check the condition of the plant equipment and thus record information as per the management system requirements/shift reports.
• Support and coordinate minor reactive maintenance and process stoppage situations on shift including raising jobs on the maintenance system.
• Enact and assist in the continuous improvement of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of plant performance via full and accurate completion of shift log spreadsheet.
• Effectively manage, mentor and coach the Shift Team, ensuring individual development, engagement and high performance. Provide shift cover for other Shift Supervisors in the event of sickness, holidays, or training.
• To work as part of a 365-day, 24/7, shift Rota.

Key Accountabilities

• A relevant technical qualification such as HNC/NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline; or demonstrable time served experience is preferred.
• HMI, SCADA, DCS, etc., knowledge and experience is essential.
• Demonstrable operational experience gained in plant operations process or the ability to demonstrate significant experience f the operation of mechanical processes via SCADA system.
• Experience of MRF plant process management – MRF plant control room and MRF plant shop-floor environments.
• A flexible working attitude and a strong team working approach are essential.
• Strong communication skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Basic IT skills to be able to undertake reporting via a computerised system.
• A Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH would be desirable, however training will be provided.
• Knowledge and experience of team development would be a distinct advantage.

Experience / Qualifications / Skills

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within waste management, recycling, manufacturing, process operations, logistics, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements within an operational workplace.
• Good standard of education, including good standards in English and Mathematics.
• Ability to use computer systems and Microsoft Office applications for reporting, shift handovers, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Operations Management, Waste Management, Process Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience working within a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), recycling facility, waste transfer station, or similar processing plant.
• Licences for mobile plant – FEL/360/FLT(training can be provided to the successful candidate).