Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lancashire seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee operational programs and enhance team performance. The role requires strong leadership skills and a background in engineering or a similar field. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in people management and a solid understanding of MRO operations. Join a dynamic team focused on creating a high-performing work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of people management experience.
• Experience in MRO operations and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational programs and teams.
• Support Production Manager in their duties and responsibilities.
• Foster talent and drive business initiatives.

Skills

People management

Communication

Performance management

Process improvement

Health & safety Regulations

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or aircraft maintenance

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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Client:

Carbon60

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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.