This is a role for a confident, values-driven leader who thrives in complexity, embraces change, and knows that strong teams, clear communication, and trust are the foundations of sustainable success. 

• Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is a key people leader within the Production Directorate, with delegated authority in the Production Manager’s absence.
• You will drive operational excellence by balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery, while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The role involves leading teams in a unionised environment, managing performance, embedding lean principles, and championing change.
• You will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with aviation, environmental, and health & safety regulations, and develop your team’s capability to meet current and future business demands.

The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in engineering or aircraft maintenance, or recognised engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent leadership experience

• Proven people management experience in an operational, unionised environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience in performance management and team development
• Understanding of MRO operations and aviation regulations (CAA/FAA/EASA)
• Knowledge of process improvement and change management
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• IT literate (e.g. SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Resilient, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style
• Flexibility for shift work and mandatory training

Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible for consideration for this position.