Production Supervisor
SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED · Manchester, North West
Production Supervisor at SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, based in Manchester, North West, paying £36-38,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £36-38,000 per annum
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
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About the role
Job Details
Posted on - 4 March 2026 Salary - £36-38,000 per annum Reference - SRG256 Job Type - Permanent Location - ManchesterJob Description
We are looking for a Production Supervisor to work on a permanent basis for a large engineering/fabrication company based near Denton.
Salary is c£36-38,000 per annum plus 25 day’ holiday and bank holidays, pension, company bonus etc.
Our client is ideally serking a Production Supervisor / Team Leader with previous experience of working with CNC, Machinery, Fabrication etc.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor
- Supervise daily production activities to ensure output, quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.
- Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies and 5S standards.
- Coordinate labour and resources effectively to optimise workflow and minimise downtime.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.
- Monitor and improve manufacturing processes including:
- CNC routing and punching (material cutting)
- Heat treatment processes
- Forming operations (hand forming, rubber press, press-brake)
- Inspection and quality control methodologies
- Use MRP systems to plan, track and manage production orders.
- Identify and eliminate waste within processes using lean principles.
- Lead problem-solving activities and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
- Manage, coach, and develop production staff to maximise engagement and performance.
- Make effective and timely operational decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Requirements
- Proven supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment (essential).
- Time-served Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator (highly desirable).
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.
- Demonstrable knowledge of sheet metal production processes including cutting, forming, heat treatment, and inspection.
- Experience using MRP systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Excellent communication and people management skills.
- Energetic, forward-thinking, and results-driven approach.
- Commitment to safe working practices and maintaining 5S standards.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience within an aerospace-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing tools and structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Personal Qualities
- Strong leadership presence on the shop floor.
- Hands-on and technically competent.
- Organised, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
- Able to motivate teams and manage performance effectively.
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise workload efficiently.
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