Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor (Precision Engineering)
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor to join a growing precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing business in Liverpool. Ideal for candidates with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, AS9100, and production leadership experience within regulated engineering environments.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Aerospace Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Precision Engineering Supervisor
SALARY: £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00am 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am 3:30pm
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor with previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or regulated manufacturing environments.
As a Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor you will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations are consistently achieved. The role involves leading skilled production teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
The successful Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams to maintain robust process control, support lean manufacturing activities, and promote a positive safety-first culture throughout the organisation.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor include:
Leading Production Teams: Managing and supporting production staff to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Maintaining Compliance: Ensuring adherence to aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal manufacturing procedures
Driving Continuous Improvement: Supporting lean manufacturing, workflow optimisation, waste reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives
Monitoring Performance: Tracking production output and providing regular operational updates to senior leadership teams
Resolving Production Issues: Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain process control and address manufacturing challenges
Managing Resources: Supporting effective production planning, staffing, and resource allocation across manufacturing operations
Promoting Safety Standards: Encouraging a positive, accountable, and safety-first culture throughout the production environment
Supporting Employee Development: Assisting with employee training, development, and performance management activities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Supervisor within aerospace, precision engineering, or regulated manufacturing
Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, or similar regulated industry standards
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, 5S methodologies, and continuous improvement practices
Strong people management and team leadership capabilities within fast-paced manufacturing environments
Proven experience delivering process improvements and operational performance enhancements
A practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving production challenges
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels
A strong commitment to health and safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence
Surface treatments experience would be advantageous
BENEFITS
Early finish every Friday
Life Assurance
Free onsite parking
Stable long-term opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business
Supportive leadership team with opportunities to influence positive change
Career development opportunities within a wider engineering group
Collaborative working environment where improvement ideas are encouraged
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14749
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