Plant Supervisor

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Plant Supervisor at their site in Spaldington, the successful candidate will join a well-established and growing business operating within the renewable energy and processing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, drive operational performance and ensure the safe and efficient running of a busy processing facility.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, leading operational teams, ensuring production targets are achieved and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Plant Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the processing plant.
•  Manage and motivate operational teams to ensure safe and efficient site performance.
• Coordinate staffing and resources to maximise production and operational efficiency.
• Conduct team meetings, 1-to-1s and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Monitor plant performance and work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate contractors and visitors, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Assist with budget control and cost management.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and site compliance.
• Produce operational reports and maintain accurate records.

Plant Supervisor Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Plant Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Background within Anaerobic Digestion, waste processing, manufacturing, production or another industrial process environment.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing operational teams.
• Strong organisational, planning and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance.
• IOSH qualification desirable.
• Heavy plant licences (Forklift, Telehandler or similar) advantageous.
• Relevant Waste Management or COTC qualification advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Plant Supervisor Benefits:

• Salary is £50,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Company pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Long service recognition awards.
• Attendance reward scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business.