Production Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in the West Midlands seeks a proactive Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of cement manufacturing, strong supervisory skills, and experience in a unionized environment. This role offers opportunities for career development within a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of process and engineering principles.
• Excellent supervision, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and audit safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Supervise day process activities and support shift mechanical staff.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks to maximise plant capacity.

Skills

Process and engineering principles

Supervision

Planning and problem-solving

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Mechanical engineering background

5 years supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day process operations, ensuring the smooth coordination of raw materials, fuels, and maintenance activities. This is a key leadership role focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions.

Purpose of the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the coordination of inputs and outputs in the production process, working closely with Shift Managers and leading both direct and indirect staff. You’ll ensure that all maintenance plans are executed effectively, and that safety, environmental, and quality standards are upheld across your area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety, Environment, Quality & Maintenance: Implement and audit safety, environmental, and quality management systems, identify and resolve non-conformances and risks, lead SAFE inspections, talks, and checks, ensure maintenance plans are fully actioned, and set and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Supervision & Team Development: Supervise day process activities and support shift mechanical staff, motivate and develop staff, identify training needs, participate in safety and operational meetings, prepare monthly performance reports, and support cost reduction initiatives
• Operations & Process Optimisation: Identify and remove bottlenecks to maximise plant capacity, communicate performance metrics, develop running plans with allowances for maintenance, manage holiday/sickness cover and safety competence assessments, diagnose inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions

Job Dimensions

• Direct and indirect supervision of production and maintenance personnel
• Budget responsibility for plant production and maintenance activities
• Drive process optimisation and equipment utilisation
• Support career development and training for industrial staff

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of process and engineering principles
• Excellent supervision, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, capable of compiling reports and presentations
• Ability to lead in a unionised environment, delegate effectively, and motivate teams
• Proactive and resourceful, with strong risk management and prioritisation skills

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment, lead meaningful improvements in safety, efficiency, and quality, and access to development opportunities and career progression

Education/Qualification

Ideally extensive knowledge of cement manufacturing (or similar) process and preferably a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience. Proficiency in PC-based software applications, particularly SAP, MS office and other applicable applications. Mechanical engineering background