Manufacturing Supervisor

Recruit Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stockport is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production operations. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring health, safety, quality, and delivery standards are achieved while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, ideally within aerospace or automotive sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering sectors.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities to achieve output, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives across production and team performance.
• Ensure workplace standards, compliance, and audit readiness are maintained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Supervisor GBP55,000 Stockport

We re working with a long-established engineering and defence manufacturer who are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production operations at their Stockport site.

This is a permanent role where you ll play a key part in delivering high-quality products on time and to budget, while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leading from the front, you ll ensure that health, safety, quality, and delivery standards are consistently achieved across the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities to achieve output, quality, and cost targets
• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives across production and team performance
• Take ownership of health, safety, and environmental practices in line with company policy
• Plan resources, manage shift cover, and support cross-functional deployment where needed
• Deliver daily team briefings and maintain KPI boards (SQCDP)
• Monitor and report production performance, taking corrective action when required
• Support training and development of team members through on-the-job coaching
• Ensure workplace standards, compliance, and audit readiness are maintained
• Uphold quality management systems and manufacturing procedures

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage risk in production settings
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering sectors
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of SAP/MRP systems (advantageous)
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (preferred)
• Competent in MS Office applications

This is a hands-on leadership role offering stability, development, and the chance to make a real impact. Flexibility around shift patterns is required, with notice given in advance.

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