Production Supervisor, Heaton Moor

Were 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.Youll 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 2528 days holiday + 8 bank holidaysLife assurance (4x salary) Enhanced sick pay Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Wellbeing programme (events, free fresh fruit&more) What youll 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 targetsDriving 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 proceduresMaintaining a visitor-ready, audit-ready shopfloor environment What were 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 youre a supervisor who thrives on ownership, visibility, and improvementthis 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 TPBN1_UKTJ