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Day Captain

Imerys -
St. Austell

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £43,960 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Management
Six Sigma Green Belt
Shift management
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
IT
NVQ
Leadership

Full job description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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

Day Captain

Job Summary

Production Supervisor / Day Captain – Drying

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

The role

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.

Key responsibilities

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

What we are looking for

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 and qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Why join Imerys

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.

Position Type

Full time

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Permanent

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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.

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