Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor – £55,000 – Stockport

A well-established engineering and defence manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a high-performing production team at their site in Stockport.

This permanent position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering quality products on time and to cost, while championing a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead by example, ensuring that health, safety, quality, and delivery standards are consistently met across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet schedule, quality, and cost targets
• Drive continuous improvement across production processes and team performance
• Lead safety, health, and environmental (SHE) activities in line with company policy
• Manage resource planning, shift cover, and cross-functional redeployment as required
• Conduct daily team briefings and maintain local KPI boards (SQCDP)
• Report production performance and initiate recovery actions when needed
• Support employee development through on-the-job coaching and training
• Maintain workplace standards and audit readiness
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems and manufacturing procedures

Key Requirements:

• Degree or HND in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing risk in a production setting
• Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering sectors
• Excellent communication, organisational, and structured problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of SAP and MRP systems (desirable)
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (desirable)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

This is a hands-on leadership role offering both stability and scope for professional development. Flexibility around shift patterns is required, with appropriate notice provided.

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