Aerospace Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Team

DCS Recruitment Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Production Supervisor for an established aerospace manufacturer in Greater Manchester. You will oversee operators and apprentices, coordinate workloads with schedulers, and ensure safe, on-time production to quality standards.

Candidates should have at least three years of supervisory experience in metalworking environments such as sheet metal or machining. This is an on-site, permanent, full-time role with a £36,000 annual salary plus a semi-annual

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' production supervisory experience within a metallic manufacturing environment (sheet metal or machining).
• Strong understanding of safe working practices, 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience supervising production teams and allocating workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operators and apprentices, allocating work and ensuring they have guidance and resources to complete tasks.
• Proactively resolve operational issues and maintain high standards of quality.
• Plan capacity with production schedulers to ensure on-time delivery of operations.
• Promote lean manufacturing practices and identify opportunities to eliminate waste.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and external contacts.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Time management

Clear communication

Problem solving

Job description

DCS Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Production Supervisor for an established aerospace manufacturer in Greater Manchester. You will oversee operators and apprentices, coordinate workloads with schedulers, and ensure safe, on-time production to quality standards.

Candidates should have at least three years of supervisory experience in metalworking environments such as sheet metal or machining. This is an on-site, permanent, full-time role with a £36,000 annual salary plus a semi-annual