Plant Supervisor (Ready Mix)

Job Introduction

READY MIX PLANT SUPERVISOR

Location: Washwood Heath Concrete Plant, Birmingham | Days role with overtime

Are you a hands-on Supervisor from a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in a fast paced operational setting and take pride in safe, high-quality production and great customer outcomes? Are you an experienced Supervisor looking for a new challenge? If so and you have experience within a manufacturing, industrial or similar ‘heavy’ industry environment then this could be the role you!

The Role

We are recruiting a Plant Supervisor - Readymix to lead our RMX operations at our Washwood Heath Concrete Plant near Birmingham. You will take full accountability for day-to-day plant operations, safety, people leadership, performance and cost control on a small Readymix plant.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being visible on site, leading by example, and driving continuous improvement. Product-specific training will be provided, so we welcome applications from Supervisors or Managers from similar heavy industry backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be accountable for safe, compliant and efficient Readymix plant operations. Safety and operational standards are fundamental, alongside people leadership, customer delivery and performance improvement.

Key tasks include:

Leading and actively supervising Readymix plant operations

Managing all aspects of daily production, including stock control and operational costs

Efficient manufacture of concrete, controlling cement content and standard deviation

Batching concrete to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality standards

Driving performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

Delivering toolbox talks to contractors

Maintaining site housekeeping to a high standard

Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Resolving operational and customer queries in a timely manner

Taking responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues, contractors, customers and business partners

Managing site budgets, including fixed and variable costs

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally already have experience in plant operations, preferably within Ready Mix, Aggregates or a similar production-led environment, with a solid understanding of operational processes.

You’ll also bring:

Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental policies

Full understanding of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work

Confidence to manage change, multitask and prioritise effectively

Strong communication skills with the ability to identify customer needs

The ability to feed opportunities and insights into customer services or sales teams

A proactive approach to identifying and implementing site and process improvements

Evidence of good time management and organisational skills

A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate others

IOSH Managing Safely (preferred)

NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations (preferred)

This role is easily accessible from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Coventry, Redditch, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Cannock, Hinckley, Burton upon Trent, Rugby and surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We value people who take pride in a job well done, work collaboratively, and are ambitious to make things better every day. We’re committed to building a dynamic, inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive, develop and succeed.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and build something you can be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause

Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac

Salary

Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/232604/7994

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

6 August, 2026

Job Category

Operations, Quarrying and Production

Business Unit

Midlands

Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Posted on

7 July, 2026