Defence

Manufacturing Supervisor Vacancy | Manchester

Accepting Candidates
Iconly/Two-tone/Location
Manchester
Full Time
Permanent
Competitive
Date added:
18 May 2026

Arden White Aerospace and Defence Recruitment are currently working with a leading manufacturer in the defence industry seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor.

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Supervisor on a permanent basis paying £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

  • To lead and Supervise manufacturing operations team to safely ensure the on-time delivery of finished products at correct quality and cost
  • Champion continuous improvement in all activities
  • Responsible for effective deployment of resource, achieving business returned hour targets are delivered
  • Ensuring the manufacturing team can deliver on targets
  • Reporting writing
  • Ensure that the company Quality Management Systems and Manufacturing Procedures are followed

Person Specification

  • Must have production supervisor/manufacturing supervisor/cell leader experience in the Aerospace, Automotive or Defence industry
  • Experience planning and leading manufacturing schedules
  • Must have experience managing teams of 20+ people

Apply today as our client is urgently looking to fill this position and so it won’t be vacant for long!
We know engineering.  We know aerospace.  We know recruitment.  And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.

Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike.  However,  due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position.
However, we will endeavour to contact you in due course to find out more about your requirements so we can assist on future positions.
Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position

Reference

4095

Share

Take the first step

Apply Now

Ready to accelerate your career? Apply now!

    GDPR*
    View our

    Other vacancies

    Recruitment Challenges in F1 & MotorsportFormula racing car on track
    F1 & Motorsport

    Composite Trimmer / Fitter

    Composite Trimmer / Fitter – F1 Team (Contract) Location: Enstone, OxfordshireWorking Pattern: Shifts available (days, nights, weekends)Contract: Initial contract until 31st December 2026 (extension potential) About the Opportunity This role is being advertised by Arden White, a specialist recruitment partner to the motorsport and advanced engineering sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Composite Trimmers / Fitters to join a leading […]

    Iconly/Two-tone/Location
    Enstone
    Full Time
    Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment Guide
    Aviation & Aerospace, Manufacturing

    Senior Principal Software Engineer

    Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading global engineering organisation, recruiting for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced software engineering professional to take a senior technical leadership role, developing advanced embedded software for complex, safety critical engineering […]

    Iconly/Two-tone/Location
    South West
    Full Time