Production Supervisor - Day Captain

This hands-on leadership role involves supervising dryer operations to ensure safe, efficient and consistent production performance while leading teams on shift. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive production targets, maintain high standards of quality and compliance, and take responsibility for day-to-day operations at site level. Client Details Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts. Description • Supervise day-to-day dryer operations, including production planning, manpower planning and material handling • Coordinate production activity to achieve agreed tonnage and performance targets • Lead operational excellence activity on site, including Opex and I-Cube initiatives • Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards • Manage LOTOTO documentation, permits and risk assessments • Manage incidents and near misses, ensuring actions and learning are completed • Supervise, lead and motivate 12-15 indirect reports • Plan and manage holiday and sickness cover to maintain operational continuity • Deliver Toolbox Talks, Take 5s and Safety Stand Downs • Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation and Imerys EHS and quality standards Profile This role would suit an experienced Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor from a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment who enjoys being close to operations and leading from the front. You will bring a strong safety mindset, practical leadership experience and the confidence to engage, support and challenge teams while delivering continuous improvement. Experience and qualifications: • Experience supervising production teams within a safety-critical environment • Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements • NVQ Level 3 in Health, Safety and Environmental Management (Extractive and Minerals Processing), or willingness to work towards or similar • IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to attain • Continuous improvement training (Green Belt or similar) is desirable • People management or leadership training is beneficial • Good IT skills with experience using operational systems • Valid license to drive in the UK Job Offer • Location: Rocks or Treviscoe Dryer, Cornwall • Salary: Up to £43,960 per annum, depending on experience, plus 72 shift allowance of £4,174.82 • Defined Contribution pension scheme with company contributions • Private Medical Insurance • Group Life Assurance • Income Protection • 19 days' annual leave plus bank holidays • Buy Holiday Scheme • Enhanced sick pay • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave • Employee Assistance Programme • Mental health and wellbeing support • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee discount portal • Occupational health support • Long service and recognition awards If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor - Day Captain, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of this dedicated team!