At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team, ensuring safe and efficient operations in an industrial facility.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible 4 on/4 off shift pattern with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role and strong health & safety knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 functions
- Supervise 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).
Production Supervisor in Gloucester employer: Morgan Ryder
Morgan Ryder is an exceptional employer located in Gloucestershire, offering a dynamic work environment for Production Supervisors. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement, we provide excellent growth opportunities and competitive benefits, including generous overtime options. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and fosters a high-performing atmosphere.
