Production Supervisor

Sibelco Group; Talke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty industrial minerals is seeking a Production Supervisor at their Talke site. The role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring safety standards, and promoting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in supervisory roles and a background in the mineral industry, with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of industrial mineral industry.
• 2 years supervisory experience required.
• Highly motivated and result-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health/safety standards and optimize operations.
• Schedule production and align activities with the Operations Manager.
• Supervise production and maintenance activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Problem-solving

Education

Technical/operations degree or equivalent by experience

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 5, 2025 (27 days left to apply)

job requisition id J013382

Location:

Talke

Production Supervisor

Location:

Talke

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to be based at our Talke site, reporting to the Manager of Operations of the site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Operations Manager in organising, optimising and continually improving the operational activities on site whilst working with other areas of the business and considering the Sibelco values and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

To maintain the highest standards of the quarry industry in terms of health and safety, processes, quality, environment and legal obligations.

• Ensure the production team, both own employees and subcontractors, perform their activities whilst ensuring safety is the highest priority.

• Motivate people to report unsafe/unhealthy behaviour/issues.

• Motivate people to strive to continuous improvement.

• Schedule production and ensure activities are performed according to the schedule

• Ensuring maintenance, both own employees and subcontractors perform their activities whilst ensuring safety is the highest priority

• Align with the Operations manager when problems arise and/or the production schedule cannot be met

• Supervise the Production and Maintenance activities in the Site according to the Operational Excellence principles.

• Strive for an optimal balance between customer demands and specifications in relation to quality, quantity, efficiency and cost.

• Motivate and evaluate the team members to enhance team collaboration and support their individual development and growth.

About You:

• Practical understanding of industrial mineral industry

• Technical/operations degree or equivalent by experience

• Highly motivated, result orientated and solution driven

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• IT Literate

• Proactive and positive attitude

• Strong Team Player

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

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