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Production Supervisor

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SK4, Heaton Moor, Borough of Stockport

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

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.

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.

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

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