Nightshift Supervisor - Defence Manufacturing

Manufacturing Supervisor – Night Shift Stockport | Permanent | Monday–Thursday Nights £60,000–£65,000 per annum A well‑established UK engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead night shift operations at its Engineering Centre of Excellence in Stockport. The business operates in a regulated, safety‑critical environment, manufacturing complex engineered systems for specialist and mission‑critical applications. Continued investment at the North West site has created a new opportunity to strengthen night shift leadership and shop‑floor performance. The role As Manufacturing Supervisor, you’ll take full responsibility for night shift manufacturing activity, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and to agreed quality and cost targets. You’ll lead from the floor, manage resources effectively, and maintain clear communication with day shift and senior management. The role operates Monday to Thursday on nights, offering a three‑day weekend. Key responsibilities include: Leading the night shift team in line with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements Delivering production output against schedule, quality and cost targets, with clear recovery plans where needed Planning and allocating labour and resources to meet productivity and efficiency goals Managing attendance, absence, performance and welfare matters in line with company policy Developing team capability through training, cross‑skilling and competence management Reporting daily performance, KPIs and shift handovers to senior management Ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems and resolving non‑conformances Running start and end of shift briefings and maintaining cross‑shift communication Maintaining audit‑ready shop‑floor standards through housekeeping and routine checks Supporting workforce redeployment to other production areas when required What you’ll need Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline Proven experience in a Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Leader role Background in aerospace, automotive, defence or precision mechanical manufacturing Strong focus on safety, ideally with IOSH or NEBOSH certification Experience of production scheduling, recovery planning and KPI management Ability to plan resources and manage skills and competence matrices Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and good general IT skills Understanding of MRP processes and maintenance coordination Experience delivering performance reviews and driving engagement Clear communication style and confidence working cross‑functionally Full UK driving licence What’s on offer £60,000–£65,000 salary Enhanced pension scheme Monday–Thursday night shift with three‑day weekends Life assurance and increasing company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Long‑service rewards and additional holiday Wellbeing initiatives and Cycle to Work scheme Free on‑site parking and EV charging The business actively supports the Armed Forces community and welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists and veterans, recognising the value of transferable leadership and team‑based experience. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email