Imerys

Processing Supervisor

Heathfield, United Kingdom Full time

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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

Processing Supervisor

Job Summary

Processing Supervisor

Imerys Minerals Ltd - Heathfield

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (day shift)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Processing Supervisor at our Heathfield Site. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. This role supports the Site Manager by assisting in the planning and development of operations such that adverse variances from target tonnes and quality are minimised. Maintains a close relationship with the chargehands and operatives  to achieve the weekly and daily production targets for quality and tonnage and deputises for the Site Manager when required.


 

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

Summary of the role:

On a day to day basis , run the Rituals of Management meetings, actively coordinate operations between the different teams, including production, and with engineering to ensure business production needs are met

Take responsibility for meeting and beating budget productivity. 

Define the monthly production plans inline with the order book and inventory targets

Manage the operatives team via a prioritised and agreed planned work schedule

Maintain a continuous communication with the engineering team, to participate in the prioritisation and planning of maintenance work.

Maintain a continuous communication with the quarry supervisor and quality team.

Attend and contribute to required operations and planning meetings, reporting on any relevant operational issues and responding on any action items on a timely manner

Key user for SAP to accurately declare production and record inventory levels of finished goods and consumables

Work with the site purchasing manager to ensure sufficient packaging, chemicals and consumables to meet the product need based on the forecasted demand 

Do you have the following attributes?

  • Teamwork & Leadership: Proven ability to work effectively as both a team player and a leader.

  • Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Possesses an enquiring mind, with the ability to make sound decisions within established procedures or through consultation. 

  • Safety Consciousness: High level of safety consciousness.

  • Training & Development: Capable of providing training to others and contributing to comprehensive training packs for specific areas of expertise.

  • Supervisory Capabilities: Demonstrated supervisory skills.

What’s in it for you?

  • 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

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people, which includes:

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Virtual GP

  • Flu and Eye care vouchers

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

  • Menopause Support

  • Check4Cancer (prostate checks)

  • Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

To apply:

For any 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 

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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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.