Production Supervisor

Technical Placements Ltd

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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