Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Gloucestershire

Up to £37,000 plus excellent overtime opportunities

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a small operational team at an industrial process facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee a team of three Process Operators, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with all regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational demands with continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Process Operators, fostering a positive and high-performing culture
• Monitor plant performance, responding to alarms and process deviations
• Oversee daily operations, including feedstock management and plant maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate operational records and reporting
• Ensure compliance with all legislation, permits, and internal procedures
• Promote and maintain high housekeeping standards across the site
• Operate mobile plant machinery as required
• Liaise with maintenance teams and technical support functionsSupervise contractors on site, including issuing permits to work
• Investigate incidents, near misses and safety concerns, reporting findings appropriately
• Monitor key performance indicators such as biogas production, plant efficiency and process health
• Carry out first-line maintenance activities

About You

We’re looking for a confident and capable leader with strong operational awareness and a commitment to safety.

Essential:

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role
• Strong knowledge of health & safety practices in an industrial environment
• Ability to interpret operational data and solve problems effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience in anaerobic digestion (AD), wastewater, or similar process-led environments
• Familiarity with SCADA or process control systems, IOSH Managing Safely (or similar HSE qualification)

What We’re Looking For:

• A motivated self-starter with a strong safety mindset
• Someone resilient, reliable, and able to work effectively under pressure
• A team player who can build strong working relationships across all levels
• A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

Working Pattern

• 42 hours per week
• 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts (06:30 – 18:30)