Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Production Supervisor
Supervise quarry production, ensure safety, quality, and operational performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Production Supervisor – Aggregates role at Brayford Quarry reports to the Site Manager and is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant day‑to‑day operation of the quarry. The position combines hands‑on supervision with accountability for health & safety, quality, production performance and customer service, supporting the wider team to deliver reliable, high‑quality aggregates. • Ensure quarry operations meet statutory safety, environmental, and company policies. • Lead daily safety inspections and audits, taking corrective action as needed. • Support contractor oversight, including plant inspections and RAMS compliance. • Conduct weekly geotechnical inspections and maintain records. • Assist with cost‑effective purchasing of spares, materials, and services. • Contribute to period‑end profit estimates (stock returns, production analysis, expenditure summaries). • Keep maintenance and servicing records accurate and schedule repairs. • Communicate effectively across the site team and identify training needs. • Provide thorough induction and role‑specific training for new staff. • Support fraud prevention initiatives and maintain good neighbour relations. • Uphold high housekeeping standards for land, roads, buildings, and site areas.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety audits
- ▸plant inspections
- ▸geotechnical checks
- ▸purchasing
- ▸production forecast
- ▸maintenance scheduling
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a current First Aid Certificate, IQ DAPS qualification and strong supervisory experience within a quarry or aggregates environment. A proactive, safety‑first mindset and the confidence to lead on site are required, with a NVQ Level 4 in Health, Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries regarded as desirable. • Current First Aid Certificate. • IQ DAPS qualification. • Proven supervisory experience in quarry or aggregates. • Proactive safety‑first mindset with strong leadership confidence. • Desirable: NVQ Level 4 in Health, Safety and Environmental Management (Quarries). • Recognised employer accreditations (Armed Forces Covenant Gold, Disability Confident, 5% Club Platinum, etc.).
Requirements
- ▸first aid
- ▸iq daps
- ▸supervisory
- ▸safety‑first
- ▸nvq 4
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Heidelberg Materials offers a competitive salary, company van, bonus incentives and a generous benefits package that includes pension, life assurance, 27 days of holiday plus flexible working options, family‑friendly policies and extensive wellbeing programmes. The company promotes an inclusive culture, employee networks and has earned recognitions such as Armed Forces Covenant Gold and Disability Confident. • Competitive salary plus company van and bonus incentives. • Generous pension, life assurance, and retail discounts. • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with flexible working, holiday purchase and sabbatical options. • Family‑friendly policies covering maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care and menopause support. • Inclusive culture with paid volunteering day and employee networks (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, etc.). • Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, and discounted private medical cover.
Work Environment
Onsite