Production Supervisor

Biffa; Seaham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company based in Seaham seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and manage team performance. This role requires a hands-on individual with a strong technical background in engineering. The successful candidate will ensure safety standards, supervise production, and assist in achieving site KPIs. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, emphasizing career development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development and training

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• General understanding of engineering - mechanical/electrical.
• Knowledge of H&S regulations and IOSH is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO accreditations and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in supervising teams in a Production/Manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor and assist shift performance.
• Supervise daily operations of the facility.
• Deputize in the absence of the Production Manager.
• Assist the team in achieving site KPIs.

Skills

General understanding of engineering (mechanical/electrical)

Working knowledge of H&S, IOSH

Knowledge of ISO accreditations

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word)

Management/supervisor experience in Production/Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

Help us make a difference as a Production Supervisor at our facility in Seaham.

Seaham - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, repeat (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)

Salary: £36,094 per annum inclusive of 5% shift allowance (15.74 per hour)

A quick look at the role.

To support site management in the day to day management/supervision of the facility and it teams in achieving its targets and goals. This position requires somebody to be hands on and technically minded due to the machinery needing to be frequently maintained.

Responsibilities

• To ensure Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures are observed, maintained and reviewed
• Ensure quality standards are observed and maintained
• To monitor and assist shift performance and disciplines
• Promote and manage change
• To maintain Health & Safety standards and performance on site
• To supervise in the day to day running of the facility
• To deputise in the absence on the Production Manager
• Assist the team in the achievement of the sites KPI's

Requirements

• A general understanding of engineering - mechanical /electrical
• Working knowledge of H&S, IOSH (Desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO accreditations and requirements
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word etc)
• Previous management/supervisor experience of working with teams predominantly in Production/Manufacturing environments (Desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

Changing The Way People Think About Waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.