Production Supervisor - #1733416

Production Supervisor

Based in the South UK | Full-time | Shift work may be required

Are you an experienced leader ready to take your operational expertise to the next level in a high-performance engineering environment? We're looking for a Production Supervisor to drive excellence, lead teams, and help shape the future of aviation maintenance.

As a Production Supervisor, you'll support the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced aircraft maintenance facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for team leadership, safety, quality, and on-time delivery of services. In the manager's absence, you'll have delegated authority over all aspects of the production programme.

You'll work collaboratively across teams, lead with integrity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards

• Lead and inspire operational teams, promoting engagement and performance

• Implement lean practices and drive efficiency across production processes

• Support change initiatives and communicate clearly through transitions

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members for future growth

• Manage performance and resolve operational issues with confidence

• Promote customer satisfaction through safe, high-quality, timely work

• HNC/HND in engineering or aircraft maintenance (or equivalent experience)

• Strong people management experience, ideally in a unionised or MRO setting

• Understanding of aviation regulations (CAA, FAA, EASA)

• Proven ability to coach teams and manage performance effectively

• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvement

• Strong IT skills (e.g. SAP, Excel, Word)

• A resilient, positive leader who thrives under pressure

• Excellent communicator and team builder

• Adaptable and proactive, with a hands-on approach

• Passion for quality and continuous improvement

• Willingness to work flexible shifts (Double Days or 4 on/4 off)

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK

• Mandatory training will be provided

• This interview process will include a screening call from our recruiter, followed by two formal interviews