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