Production Supervisor - Aerospace

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: , Greater Manchester
Company: Market-Leading Aerospace Manufacturer
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (Salary Role) + Performance Bonus (Paid Every Six Months)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading aerospace manufacturer supplying precision-engineered components to major global aerospace programmes. Operating to the highest industry and regulatory standards, the business is committed to safety, quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and support shop floor operations within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role ideally suited to a time-served Sheet Metal Worker/Fabricator who has progressed into supervision and thrives in a technical, regulated production setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production activities while driving performance, quality, and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Lead by example in maintaining and promoting 5S standards across all work areas.

Ensure all production activities comply with aerospace standards and internal quality requirements.

Production & Operational Leadership

Supervise daily production activities to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.

Allocate labour and resources effectively to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Monitor performance against KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety).

Identify and eliminate waste within processes and workflows.

Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Oversight

Read and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.

Provide technical guidance across key processes including:

Material cutting (CNC router or punch)

Heat treatment processes

Forming operations (hand forming, rubber press, press brake)

Various inspection and quality control methods

Ensure correct process adherence and specification compliance at all times.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of skilled operators.

Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training as required.

Promote accountability, teamwork, and high standards of workmanship.

Support workforce planning and absence management where necessary.

Systems & Problem Solving

Utilise MRP systems for production control and material planning.

Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.

Make effective operational decisions under pressure.

Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).

Time-served Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator background.

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.

Knowledge of aerospace sheet metal manufacturing processes.

Experience working with MRP systems.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent communication and people management skills.

Energetic, proactive, and forward-thinking approach.

Strong commitment to Health & Safety and 5S standards.

Desirable

Experience within a regulated aerospace environment.

Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, etc.).

Understanding of aerospace quality standards.

What's on Offer

Permanent position with a stable, market-leading aerospace employer.

Competitive salary (£36,000-£40,000).

Performance-related bonus paid every six months.

Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a high-performance manufacturing team.

Career development within a growing aerospace organisation.

If you are a driven Production Supervisor with strong aerospace manufacturing experience and a passion for operational excellence, we would welcome your application.

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