Day site production supervisor

Taylor Stevenson is proud to be working with a waste-management company based in Doncaster who are looking for a Day Site Production Supervisor to join their team. 

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and hands-on Day Site Production Supervisor to lead our day-shift production operations. This role is central to ensuring our site runs safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with our production, quality, and compliance standards. Overseeing a small team of operatives, you will work closely with the Site Manager, Front of House and Weighbridge teams, Maintenance, and the Night Site Supervisor to deliver a seamless 24-hour operation.
If you are a strong communicator, an effective problem-solver, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, performance, and teamwork, we would like to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Day Site Production Supervisor is responsible for managing day-shift production activities, ensuring performance targets are met, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. The role includes staff supervision, daily operational coordination, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Staff Management

• Manage and supervise a team of 3 operatives.
• Oversee timecards, rota planning, holiday cover, absence management, RTW interviews, training, and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Ensure the team demonstrates required performance levels and standards.
• Lead daily handovers with the Night Site Production Supervisor (15 minutes per day; +1 hour per week).

Operational Management

• Monitor, control, and optimise all site production activities.
• Achieve daily/weekly production targets, both in quantity and quality.
• Coordinate plant operations in line with inbound/outbound loads and wider business requirements.
• Complete daily shift reports and production/batch reporting.
• Ensure pre-use checks are completed and recorded.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Ensure strict adherence to all HSE requirements and PPE standards.
• Maintain compliance with ISO and all relevant management system standards.
• Confirm all operatives follow SSOW, Risk Assessments, and COSHH requirements.
• Prevent and discourage improper use of plant or machinery.
• Report all hazards, near misses, accidents, and concerns to the Line Manager and H&S Manager.
• Monitor and close out contractor permits.
• Maintain site security at all times.

Communication & Coordination

• Work closely with the Site Manager, Weighbridge & Front of House Supervisor, and Maintenance Team to support business needs.
• Provide professional communication with colleagues, management, and directors.
• Offer constructive feedback and continuous improvement suggestions to the Site Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with manufacturing/processing plant
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to problem solve
• Mobile plant experience, in particular FLT, loading shovel and grab
• Proven experience as a Supervisor or similar role
• High standard of English written and verbal communication
• Computer literate, competent with email

Working Hours & Benefits:

• 6am – 6pm rolling 4on 4off shifts (+handover)
• Annual leave – 22.5 days
• Pay - £16ph - £20ph (DOE)

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