Supervisor (MRO)

Safran; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in the UK is seeking a Supervisor to manage diverse teams and ensure operational efficiency in MRO operations. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to regulations, and effective people management. Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering environments and familiarity with lean principles. Benefits include generous holiday, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

On-site parking and EV chargers

Flexible benefits and working options

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a high performing team, ideally in engineering.
• Knowledge of lean principles to Green Belt level.
• Ability to adopt a hands-on approach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams at Gates 1 and 2, ensuring accountability and effective management.
• Adhere to work procedures and SOPs consistently.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Kaizen events

5S

Lean principles

KPI interpretation

Tools

8D

QRQC

Job description

As a key part of our MRO operations, the Supervisor will lead and manage a diverse team to facilitate the flow of work and tactical delivery of parts through processes (from Launch to Distribution Centre Delivery) in support of production plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Gate 1 and Gate 2 teams, taking accountability for and electing & supervising dedicated focals in your area to control key processes including 5S, Calibration, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Tooling and GPI's.
• Ensure effective people management and support performance & operational management, training, time and behaviours.
• Ensure that work procedures and SOPs are adhered to at all times.
• Take accountability for Continuous Improvement initiatives including process mapping, Kaizen events, 5S and other improvement activities.
• Champion adherence to the Airworthiness regulations and ensure compliance via robust and accurate work procedure reviews.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading & managing a high performing team (ideally within an engineering environment).
• A working knowledge of lean principles to Green Belt level, and the ability to deploy these effectively to leverage continuous improvement within a defined area of control.
• The ability to adopt an efficient hands‑on approach as appropriate.
• Capable of interpreting and communicating KPIs and developing appropriate actions.
• Familiarity with 8D and QRQC tools would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4× your salary.
• On‑site parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities.
• Wide range of flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applications irrespective of age, identity or background. We encourage candidates who do not meet every criterion to apply if they can demonstrate relevant skills and experiences. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process.