Day Captain
Location: Rocks or Treviscoe Dryer, Cornwall
Business Area: Performance Minerals EMEA
Salary: Up to £43,960 per annum, depending on experience, plus 72 shift allowance of £4,174.82
Imerys is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Day Captain to support the safe and efficient operation of its drying assets at the Rocks or Treviscoe site. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone comfortable working on the plant, leading teams on shift and taking responsibility for day-to-day production performance.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will supervise dryer operations to ensure production targets are met safely and consistently, while maintaining high standards of quality, environmental compliance and people management.
This is a permanent, full-time position working a 72 shift pattern of 12-hour day shifts, averaging 38.5 hours per week.
Supervise day-to-day dryer operations, including production planning, manpower planning and material handling
Coordinate production activity to achieve agreed tonnage and performance targets
Lead operational excellence activity on site, including Opex and I-Cube initiatives
Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards
Manage LOTOTO documentation, permits and risk assessments
Manage incidents and near misses, ensuring actions and learning are completed
Supervise, lead and motivate 12–15 indirect reports
Plan and manage holiday and sickness cover to maintain operational continuity
Deliver Toolbox Talks, Take 5s and Safety Stand Downs
Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation and Imerys EHS and quality standards
This role would suit an experienced Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor from a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment who enjoys being close to operations and leading from the front.
You will bring a strong safety mindset, practical leadership experience and the confidence to engage, support and challenge teams while delivering continuous improvement.
Experience supervising production teams within a safety-critical environment
Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Health, Safety and Environmental Management (Extractive and Minerals Processing), or willingness to work towards or similar
IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to attain
Continuous improvement training (Green Belt or similar) is desirable
People management or leadership training is beneficial
Good IT skills with experience using operational systems
Valid license to drive in the UK
Defined Contribution pension scheme with company contributions
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Income Protection
19 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Buy Holiday Scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee discount portal
Occupational health support
Long service and recognition awards
Imerys offers a stable, long-term career within a global organisation that places safety, operational discipline and people development at its core. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, build specialist process knowledge, and play a key role in the ongoing performance of an established operational site.
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