Production Supervisor

On-site in Chippenham·Added 1 month ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Orbia

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Overview

Requirements

Work on-site in Chippenham
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

The role

We're looking for a hands-on production leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to get the very best from people, processes, and performance. You'll be someone who can balance operational delivery with strong leadership - driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a high-performing culture on the shop floor. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong plastics extrusion or continuous manufacturing experience who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and leading teams through change.

What you'll do

Lead and manage daily extrusion production operations to achieve safety, quality, and delivery targets
Plan schedules, line utilisation, changeovers, and material flow to maximise throughput and minimise downtime
Coordinate closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams on preventative maintenance and breakdown response
Drive and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and procedures
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required
Ensure products consistently meet specification and quality standards
Implement and maintain SOPs, SPC processes, first-off checks, and corrective actions
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and operators
Support capability development across setup, troubleshooting, quality, and continuous improvement activities
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, SMED, Kaizen, and OEE improvement

About you

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in a production leadership role within manufacturing
Strong experience in plastics extrusion or continuous polymer processing
Practical knowledge of extrusion equipment, dies, haul-offs, cutters, and downstream systems
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Basic understanding of PLC/HMI systems desirable

About Orbia

Orbia is a global company in materials innovation, operating through six business groups: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit & Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials. Its community of more than 22,000 employees works across sites in more than 50 countries.

Its solutions help deliver clean water, fresh food and connectivity, and advance materials that support decarbonization and the energy transition. The company describes itself as welcoming "owner-minded dreamers, doers and builders" united by purpose and values.

Employees: 22,000
Website: orbia.com

In their own words

About the company & team

About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business:

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Additional information

At Wavin, we're driven by a clear purpose: building healthy, sustainable environments for future generations. As part of the global Orbia group, you'll join a business where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation, influence site performance, and develop high-performing teams within a collaborative and supportive environment. We empower our people to take ownership, drive change, and make a meaningful impact - both on site and across the wider business.

Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.

Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.

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