Location
Heathfield, England, United Kingdom
Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions. With €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024, Imerys delivers high value‑added solutions for industries such as energy transition, sustainable construction, and consumer goods. The company promotes environmentally friendly products and supports customers in decarbonisation efforts.
Position
Processing Supervisor – Heavily engaged in operational planning and supervision at the Heathfield site.
Salary & Contract
Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.
Contract: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (day shift).
Job Summary
An experienced Processing Supervisor will support the Site Manager by planning and developing operations to minimise variances from target tonnes and quality. The role collaborates with chargehands and operatives to achieve production targets and deputises for the Site Manager when required.
Responsibilities
* Run the Rituals of Management meetings and coordinate operations between production, engineering, quarry supervisor, and quality teams.
* Achieve and exceed budget productivity targets.
* Define monthly production plans aligned with the order book and inventory targets.
* Manage operative teams via a prioritised planned work schedule.
* Maintain ongoing communication with engineering for maintenance prioritisation and planning.
* Attend and contribute to required operations and planning meetings, reporting on operational issues and responding to action items promptly.
* Act as the key SAP user to accurately declare production and record inventory levels of finished goods and consumables.
* Collaborate with the site purchasing manager to ensure sufficient packaging, chemicals and consumables.
Attributes
* Teamwork & Leadership – Proven ability as team player and leader.
* Problem‑Solving & Decision Making – Enquiring mind, sound decisions within procedures.
* Safety Consciousness – High level of safety awareness.
* Training & Development – Ability to train others and contribute to training packs.
* Supervisory Capabilities – Demonstrated supervisory skills.
Benefits
* 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.
Well‑Being Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Virtual GP.
* Flu and Eye care vouchers.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Menopause Support.
* Check4Cancer (prostate checks).
* Opportunities to volunteer as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal.
To Apply
For 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: 31 / 01 / 2026.
EEO Statement
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 information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance. Industries: Mining.
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