Job Description
We re hiring Production Supervisors with strong heavy manufacturing / assembly experience to lead multi-skilled teams within a fast-growing global defence manufacturer supplying equipment to the British military. This is a hands-on leadership role with real accountability for safety, delivery, quality, and cost.
You ll lead teams of Welders, Fabricators, and / or Mechanical & Electrical Fitters, driving performance while embedding a strong continuous improvement culture.
Why join?
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c£50k salary with long-term career progression
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Early finish Fridays (12pm)
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Excellent pension: 7% employer / 4% employee
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days holiday + 8 bank holidays
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Life assurance (4x salary)
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Enhanced sick pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Free on-site parking
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Wellbeing programme (events, free fresh fruit & more)
What you ll be responsible for:
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Leading manufacturing teams to deliver right-first-time product
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Owning SHE leadership, risk management, and safe systems of work
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Achieving schedule adherence, creating recovery plans and SIC where needed
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Managing labour deployment, productivity, and returned hour targets
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Driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery
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Managing absence, welfare, competence, and performance reviews
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Leading shift briefs and daily communications
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Owning and reporting SQCDP KPIs and production metrics
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Ensuring full compliance with quality systems and manufacturing procedures
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Maintaining a visitor-ready, audit-ready shopfloor environment
What we re looking for:
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Proven experience in heavy manufacturing environments
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HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering
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Strong background as a Production / Manufacturing Supervisor
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IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
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Experience leading teams in Aerospace, Automotive or similar sectors
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Confident with SAP or ERP systems and MRP principles
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Track record in production planning, recovery plans, and KPI reporting
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Strong people leadership, resource planning, and risk management skills
These are pivotal leadership roles with genuine influence on how the operation scales. If you re a supervisor who thrives on ownership, visibility, and improvement this is the opportunity.
Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for a confidential conversation.
