Late Shift Supervisor in Portsmouth

Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys coaching others, improving processes and keeping production running smoothly? If youve 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.

Were 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.

Whats the role all about?

As the Shift Supervisor Late Shift, youll 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 youll support your team, troubleshoot issues and help drive continuous improvement.

Youll 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 youll need

To be successful as a Shift Supervisor, youll 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

Whats 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 youre an experienced Shift Supervisor looking for a new challenge in Portsmouth, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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