Mixing & Grinding Supervisor

Mixing & Grinding Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Mixing & Grinding Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our Mixing and Grinding Sections. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, proper material management, consistent product quality and compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor daily mixing and grinding activities to achieve production targets.
• Ensure accurate preparation, weighing and mixing of raw materials, masterbatches, additives and regrind in accordance with approved recipes and production requirements.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Stores and Production to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Supervise the handling, storage, transfer and recording of raw materials, finished mixes, regrind and production rejects.
• Ensure proper production, inventory and quality records are maintained and submitted as required.
• Monitor production output, rejections and waste, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, quality standards and company procedures.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements, including the proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials and waste.
• Lead, guide and train operators while maintaining discipline and effective teamwork.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Stores and Production teams to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Support continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

• Requirements & Competencies

  • Previous experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Good knowledge of raw material preparation, mixing, grinding and production processes, preferably within the plastics industry.
  • Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
  • Good understanding of quality, health and safety requirements, preferably ISO and HACCP standards.
  • Good record-keeping, reporting and communication skills.
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on productivity, quality and continuous improvement.