Manufacturing Fabrication Supervisor

Fabrication Manufacturing Supervisor

Location:

North West – Engineering Centre of Excellence

We are currently seeking an experienced Fabrication Manufacturing Supervisor to join a well-established UK engineering manufacturer operating within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

About the business

With over a century of engineering heritage, this organisation is a recognised leader in the design and manufacture of complex mechanical and structural systems for defence and specialist engineering applications. The business works closely with UK government and international customers, delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions.

Employees sit at the heart of the organisation, supported by a skilled and experienced workforce across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management and Business Support. Continued growth and investment at its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence has created this opportunity.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead and supervise fabrication and manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, on-time delivery of products to the required quality and cost standards, while actively championing continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Leading manufacturing teams in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and championing SHE activities within the area

Delivering products to cost, quality and schedule requirements, implementing recovery plans and short interval control where required

Effective deployment of labour and resources to achieve returned hour and productivity targets

Managing attendance, absence, welfare and return-to-work processes in line with company procedures

Ensuring team competence, flexibility and capability through training, upskilling and development activities

Preparing and communicating daily operational reports and key business measures

Ensuring full compliance with Quality Management Systems and manufacturing procedures, addressing any non-conformances

Maintaining the capability, capacity and competency of the manufacturing team to meet programme demands

Conducting start- and end-of-shift briefings to ensure clear daily communication with the workforce

Owning and communicating local SQCDP KPIs to the team and management

Leading daily workplace audits to ensure “visitor-ready” standards are maintained

Supporting redeployment to other areas of the business when required

What we’re looking for

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate most of the following. If you do not meet every requirement, please outline how your experience makes you suitable:

Degree or HND in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline

Proven experience in a Manufacturing Supervisor or similar leadership role

Experience managing teams in aerospace, automotive, defence or similar mechanical engineering environments

Strong understanding of managing risk and operating safely in manufacturing environments

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Experience leading production schedules and recovery plans

Resource planning and competence management experience

KPI definition, reporting and performance tracking

Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

Strong IT skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Equipment maintenance oversight and preventative maintenance planning

Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Experience completing employee performance reviews

Ability to collaborate effectively across functions

Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

In return, you will join a stable and respected engineering organisation offering:

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Life assurance

Company sick pay scheme (increasing with service)

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays and long-service rewards

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking and EV charging

The organisation is also a strong supporter of the Armed Forces community and actively encourages applications from service leavers, reservists and veterans, recognising transferable military skills and qualifications.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing leadership and want to play a key role within a high-integrity engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you