The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Production Supervisor Job Summary Location: Cliffe Vale, Stoke Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (between the hours of 7am and 4pm) (Flexibility is required) Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience with an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10% Why work for Imerys? At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available. To plan, organise and supervise the day to day and forward planning of the processing operations to meet market requirements for quality, consistency and quantity of product within the required dispatch timescale to ensure that the budgeted gross margin is achieved or exceeded. To supervise & lead the processing teams in forward planning to meet all customer requirements Maintain a close relationship with the shift Charge Hands to achieve the weekly and daily production targets for quality and tonnage. Maintain a close relationship with Logistics and site administration to meet changing customer demands and manage expectations. Plan and implement all (processing, milling,) engineering activities to be within budgeted cost. Collate information and produce KPI reports as requested as well as producing monthly management reports. Identify, present and implement CAPEX projects as required to maintain the business. To produce all products within the agreed budgeted costs. To ensure environmental compliance of the Cliffe Vale site. Ensure continuous improvement through considering methods of improving performance by challenging existing practices and implementing change by embracing the iCube philosophy throughout the processing operations. To liaise with the Laboratory Supervisor regarding production requirements directly linked to laboratory activities, maintaining continuity of supply. To notify the Site Manager of any problems that could lead to delayed supply to a customer and also notify them and the Accounts Manager of any unbudgeted or increased costs Deputise for the Cliffe Vale Site Manager when required. Responsible for Health & Safety of those on site by performing regular inspection, documentation and review of risk assessments and promoting the company policies and procedures. To lead the processing teams and contractors in promoting and developing safety awareness culture with the objective of achieving a zero accident state Assist with the sourcing and induction of contractors, in particular the processing contractors within the annual budgeted cost Responsible for four shift Charge Hands and shift operatives. Deal with all incident / accident and disciplinary issues on site that may arise. Ensure full and effective communication at all levels, so that effective working relationships are developed and maintained. Do you have the following attributes? Come from an engineering background with previous experience of working with/ on processing plant equipment, including Filtration systems, Milling machines, Conveyors, Mixing, Blowing and Pumping machines and Motors. Along with: Educated to GCSE or A level or equivalent Safety Qualification e.g. IOSH Environmental Awareness - ISO14001 Quality system awareness - ISO9001 Previous leadership experience A high degree of Health and Safety awareness and competence Legally being able to drive in the UK Eager to contribute and get involved. What’s in it for you? 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Generous Pension Plan Life Assurance Income Protection Private Healthcare Company Sick Pay Discounts with external retailers on ImerysAdvantage! Cycle to work scheme via Halfords Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker Buy Holiday scheme We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people, which includes: Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Flu and Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly policies Menopause Support Check4Cancer (prostate checks) Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal To apply: For any enquiries about this position or to request a copy of the job description, please contact Phil Nile, HR Business Partner, on 07483 931276 or philip.nile@imerys.com Closing date for applications: 30/11/2025 IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.