Manufacturing Supervisor Stockport | £55,000 | Permanent A leading engineering and defence manufacturer in Stockport is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the shop floor. What you'll be doing: Leading manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and cost targets Championing continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, output, and team performance Planning and allocating resources including shift coverage and cross-functional support Delivering daily briefings and maintaining KPI boards (SQCDP) to track performance Monitoring production progress, resolving issues, and implementing corrective actions Supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Maintaining high workplace standards and ensuring audit readiness Overseeing consistent application of quality systems, processes, and manufacturing standards What you need: Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated leadership ability with strong production risk management skills Excellent communicat...