Production Supervisor

We’re hiring Production Supervisors with vehicle manufacturing / assemble 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.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

You’ll lead teams of technicians in the areas of paint, sub-assembly and PDI, driving performance whilst embedding a strong continuous improvement culture.

Why join?

* Up to £55k salary with long-term career progression

* Early finish Fridays (12pm)

* Excellent pension: 7% employer / 4% employee

* 25–28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

* Life assurance (4x salary)

* Enhanced sick pay

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free on-site parking

* Wellbeing programme (events, free fresh fruit & more)

What you’ll be responsible for:

* Leading manufacturing teams to deliver right-first-time product

* Owning SHE leadership, risk management, and safe systems of work

* Achieving schedule adherence, creating recovery plans and SIC where needed

* Managing labour deployment, productivity, and returned hour targets

* Driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery

* Managing absence, welfare, competence, and performance reviews

* Leading shift briefs and daily communications

* Owning and reporting SQCDP KPIs and production metrics

* Ensuring full compliance with quality systems and manufacturing procedures

* Maintaining a visitor-ready, audit-ready shopfloor environment

What we’re looking for:

* Proven experience in heavy vehicle manufacturing environments

* HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

* Strong background as a Production / Manufacturing Supervisor

* IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

* Confident with SAP or ERP systems and MRP principles

* Track record in production planning, recovery plans, and KPI reporting

* 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. xwzovoh

Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for a confidential conversation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person