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
To apply for this job email your details to tim@techplacements.co.uk.