Production Supervisor

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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.

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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:

Essential

·       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.

Desirable

·       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).