Recycling Supervisor

Recycling Supervisor Based in Gloucester £41,500 per annum We are seeking a professional and experienced Recycling Supervisor to join a leading manufacturer based in Gloucester. The Recycling Supervisor will lead the safe and effective operation of the site's de-inking and recycling activities, with responsibility for people, processes, equipment and daily performance. The Recycling Supervisor will set clear daily output targets, allocate resources, monitor actual output against plan and take timely corrective action where performance is below requirement.

They will escalate significant safety, quality, equipment, material, people or delivery risks in accordance with the site escalation process. The role will be responsible for increasing and maintaining a safety-first approach within the team, and site ensuring safe working practices are consistently understood, demonstrated and followed.

Key Responsibilities for the Recycling Supervisor:
Provides visible leadership to increase and maintain a safety-first approach within the team. Responsible for De-Inking and Recycling including Reclaim Production schedule and changes. Management, guidance and motivation of employees in terms of work practices and approach to work. Responsible for coordinating the work and tasks in the assigned area, the correct distribution of tasks and responsibilities. Directly conducts personal annual and semi-annual meetings with team members (PDR) and performance evaluation meetings.

Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned area. Develops technical instruction sheets and operating procedures. Writes a report on improvements or tests carried out. Carries out the required inspections and preparation before production starts. Applies practical problem-solving skills and Root Cause Analysis to resolve operational issues. Participates in technical meetings concerning the definition of new equipment or the improvement of existing equipment.

Proactively identifies and implements operational improvements. Ensures the continuous improvement of product quality and compliance with production deadlines (quality of service). Implements corrective actions to prevent non-quality and reduce the rate of waste. Proposes improvements in quality, productivity, safety and reduced manufacturing costs. Sets up the dashboards necessary to monitor actions. Ensures that all staff in their sector comply with the safety, quality and environmental procedures and enforce compliance in their sector of activity.

Analyses non-conformities and complaints.

Experience and skills required for Recycling Supervisor:

Experience with in plastics processing, recycling, de-inking or a comparable manufacturing environment is desirable. Relevant experience within a manufacturing or process environment, with demonstrated potential to progress into operational leadership. NVQ Level 3 (UK) or equivalent Technical qualification
· E.S.O / FP II Secondary Education Courses on Plastics
· Diploma:
Minimum technical baccalaureate 2 with a first experience in production and/or workshop management. Knowledge of mechanics and/or electrical. Benefits package for the Recycling Superivsor: £41500 basic compensation package Excellent pension package Career Path clearly laid out 28 days annual leave Onsite parking Canteen Local amenities If you are keen on this position of recycling supervisor and you match the criteria to be considered - apply today and a consultant will update your progress once your CV has been reviewed.