Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor (Precision Engineering) in Liverpool

Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor (Precision Engineering)

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3)

Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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 candidate 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 organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal manufacturing procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting lean manufacturing, workflow optimisation, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor performance by tracking production output and providing regular operational updates to senior leadership.
• Resolve production issues by working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain process control and address manufacturing challenges.
• Manage resources, supporting effective production planning, staffing, and resource allocation across manufacturing operations.
• Promote a safety-first culture throughout the production environment.
• Support employee development through training, development, and performance management activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Supervisor in 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 in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience delivering process improvements and operational performance enhancements.
• Practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving production challenges.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
• Experience with surface treatments 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.

To Apply

Please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review.