Production Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Purpose of the role

The primary focus of the role is to support the Site Supervisor and Unit Manager on a daily basis covering Primary, Secondary, Tertiary crushing processes along with Asphalt Plant production, whilst complying with current Legislation and Company SHE and Quality Systems.

Key Accountability

• Work in a safe manner to ensure the Health and Safety of yourself and others.
• Comply with and be actively involved in MQP’s SHE and Quality Policies and Procedures (E.g. EMS, etc.).
• Work effectively within deadlines.
• Actively promote Zero Harm and Zero LTI culture.
• Maintain best plant availability
• Ensure adequate resource is available to optimize production.
• Establish and maintain effective customer relationships, both internally and externally.
• Responsible for ordering Asphalt Plant Incoming Materials to complete production programs.
• Exhibit Team Leadership.
• Deliver information to production management for production KPIs
• Flexibility to cover other roles, within the job holder’s capabilities.
• Carry out specific responsibilities under the Mines and Quarries Act.
• Effective and efficient use of Asphalt Plant and Quarry Processing Operations.
• Identify, develop and implement site improvements, opportunities, developments, capital investments, project assignments, etc. with in department
• General housekeeping.
• Implement and maintain the 5’S’ improvement ethos.
• Support Maintenance Team on Plant Breakdown Tasks
• Support production management in site requirements
• Maintain technical standards
• Plant breakdown response and recording
  
  
  

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ , Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover