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.

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