Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys coaching others, improving processes and keeping production running smoothly? If you’ve got a strong background in manufacturing or assembly and love being hands-on, this Shift Supervisor (Late Shift) role could be a great next step.
We’re supporting a respected manufacturing company in Portsmouth, known for producing high-quality electrical and electronic components used across aerospace, industrial, medical, automotive and defence sectors. With a global customer base and a strong reputation for innovation, this is a great place for someone who wants to grow and make a real impact on the shop floor.
What’s the role all about?
As the Shift Supervisor – Late Shift, you’ll lead the Hand Assembly and Datamate teams, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently met. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll support your team, troubleshoot issues and help drive continuous improvement.
You’ll be responsible for:
Supervising daily operations during the late shift
Supporting the team with hands-on assembly tasks when needed
Ensuring production output meets quality and efficiency targets
Conducting shift handovers and communicating with management
Training, mentoring and developing team members
Maintaining accurate production and attendance records
Identifying improvement opportunities to boost quality and productivity
Managing component/tool inventory and reporting shortages
Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety procedures
Investigating accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions
This is a great role for someone who enjoys leading from the front and making a real difference in day-to-day production performance.
What you’ll need
To be successful as a Shift Supervisor, you’ll bring:
Experience in a supervisory or team-leading role within manufacturing or assembly
Strong understanding of hand assembly techniques
Knowledge of automated machinery processes
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to lead by example and support a positive team culture
Problem-solving skills and confidence troubleshooting issues
Understanding of safety regulations and quality control standards
Willingness to be hands-on and support production tasks
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary + 33% shift allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Extra 3 days off during festive period
Company pension scheme
Life cover (3x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Supportive, inclusive working environment
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re an experienced Shift Supervisor looking for a new challenge in Portsmouth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today — or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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