Production Supervisor Welding & Fabrication

Technical Placements Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 4% employee contribution, 7%

Holidays: 25 days (+8)

Sick pay: 4 weeks' sick pay (rising to

Life assurance: 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Job summary

Technical Placements Ltd in Stockport is seeking a Production Supervisor with welding and fabrication experience to lead a team of Welders and Fabricators.

You will ensure safe, on-time delivery of components, drive continuous improvement, manage production schedules, and work closely with Engineering and Quality. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a defence manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as Production/Supervisor in welding and fabrication.
• Proven ability to supervise teams of Welders and Fabricators.
• Strong background in welding, fabrication and heavy engineering manufacturing.
• Leadership within Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or similar sectors.
• Experience managing schedules, resources and recovery plans.
• Knowledge of quality, health and safety, and risk management.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and developing team competence.
• Familiarity with MRP and SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Welders and Fabricators to meet targets safely.
• Oversee welding and fabrication operations and ensure quality and cost targets.
• Manage production schedules, workloads and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Monitor performance and KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and other departments.

Skills

Team Leadership

Welding

Fabrication

ERP systems

MRP

Health & Safety

Education

HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor – Welding & Fabrication – Stockport

£50,000–£55,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Monday–Friday

Production Supervisor with welding and fabrication experience required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying military vehicles and equipment to the British Armed Forces.

The Production Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of Welders and Fabricators, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured components to the required quality, cost and production schedules, while driving continuous improvement across the department.

£50K–£55K + excellent career prospects and benefits to include:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00–15:30. Friday: 07:00–12:00
• Pension: 4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution
• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay: 4 weeks' company sick pay (rising to 8 weeks with service)
• Life assurance: 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points

Experience to Support Your Application:

• Substantial experience as a Production Supervisor, Welding Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor or similar.
• Proven experience supervising teams of Welders and Fabricators.
• Strong background in welding, fabrication and heavy engineering manufacturing.
• Leadership experience within Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or similar engineering industries.
• Experience managing manufacturing schedules, resources and production recovery plans.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, health and safety, and risk management.
• Experience monitoring KPIs, managing employee performance and developing team competence.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• HND / Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering would be advantageous.
• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification would be beneficial.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise Welders and Fabricators to achieve production targets safely and efficiently.
• Oversee welding and fabrication operations, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
• Manage production schedules, workloads, resources and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and Quality Management Systems.
• Monitor and report on production performance, including departmental KPIs (SQCDP).
• Manage employee attendance, performance, training and development.
• Conduct daily shift briefings, communicating production priorities and business updates.
• Maintain team competence and support equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and workplace organisation.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other manufacturing departments.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a welding and fabrication team within a growing defence manufacturing business.