Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee operations in South West London. This role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operational teams in a unionised environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Production Manager.
• Manage daily operations and people within the production department.
• Implement performance management and change initiatives.

Skills

People management

Performance management

Process improvement

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or aircraft maintenance

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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Production Supervisor, south west london

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Client:

Carbon60

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

As a key people leader in the production directorate, the role reports directly to the Production Manager (PM). In the absence of the Production Manager, the Supervisor/s will have delegated functional and disciplinary authority over the operational program and all colleagues within the department. Strategic and financial decisions will at all time remain with the Production Manager. Dependent on the set-up of the department, the Supervisor may have dedicated functional responsibilities, yet it will remain that the Supervisor has an overarching mandate to support all of the Production Manager Duties and responsibilities.

• Driving Business
• Leading change
• Mastering complexity
• Creating spirit
• Fostering talent
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) preferably in an engineering or aircraft maintenance discipline or
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or
• Demonstrable equivalent experience leading technical teams

Experience and Knowledge

• Evidence of people management experience within an operational, unionised environment.
• Use of proven communication skills, engaging and influencing direct reports.
• Proven experience in performance management.
• Coached and identified development areas for self and teams.
• Understanding of MRO operations and processes.
• Understanding of aviation regulatory requirements (e.g. CAA/FAA/EASA).
• Process improvement and change management knowledge
• Working knowledge of Health & safety Regulations
• PC literate; ability to input and manipulate data using multiple platforms (e.g. SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Trustworthy.
• Team player with proven ability to manage, lead, and guide.
• Awareness of when to seek support for self, or others
• Able to consistently lead, inspire and build a high performing team.
• Able to communicate operational and business strategy to a sceptical workforce.
• Good organisational skills.
• Planning, problem solving organisation and administration skills.

Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted

Mandatory Training will be required

May Require to work “Double Days” or “4 on 4 off” shifts.