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Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift)

Location: North West – Engineering Centre of Excellence

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday – Night Shift

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift) to join a well-established UK engineering manufacturer operating within a safety-critical, regulated production environment.

About the business

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

Employees are central to its success, supported by a skilled and experienced workforce across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management and Business Support. Continued investment and programme growth at its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence has created this opportunity.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and supervise night shift manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, on-time delivery of finished products to the required quality and cost standards, while championing continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.

This role operates on a Monday to Thursday night shift pattern, offering a long-weekend schedule.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Leading night shift teams in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, driving SHE activities within the area

Ensuring products are delivered 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 reporting daily operational and performance metrics to senior management

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

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

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

Owning and communicating local SQCDP KPIs to the team and management

Leading daily workplace audits to maintain “visitor-ready” standards

Supporting redeployment to other areas of the business where 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 Manufacturing or an Engineering discipline

Proven experience in a Manufacturing Supervisor or similar leadership role

Experience leading 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 and implementing manufacturing 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 and PowerPoint)

Equipment maintenance oversight and preventative maintenance planning

Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Experience completing employee performance reviews

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

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

Salary £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

Enhanced pension scheme

Monday to Thursday night shift (long weekends)

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 experience.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing leadership and thrive in a night shift environment within a high-integrity engineering operation, we’d welcome your application