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 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)
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Salary description
£37000.00 - £37000.00 per year