Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Consett
Salary: Very Competitive, based on experience
Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Opportunities for career advancement
  
• Death in Service benefit
  The Company:
  We’re thrilled to be recruiting for Gardener Aerospace, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing and one of the biggest names in the game. Their Consett site is gearing up for massive growth, and they're putting their money where their mouth is—investing big in new machinery, upgraded staff facilities, and a revamped workspace. It’s a clear statement of intent: Gardener Aerospace is here to set the standard.
  What makes this even more exciting? A fresh, driven leadership team on a mission to not only grow the business but to elevate every member of their workforce. They’re diving in with their teams, streamlining processes, and reigniting a strong sense of pride in their work.
  Gardener isn’t just a job; it’s a career with unmatched rewards and real opportunities for growth. They’re not just looking to fill a position—they’re building a team that wants to make an impact. If you’re ready to be part of a company that doesn’t just talk about excellence but lives it every day, Gardener Aerospace is where you want to be.
  Working Hours: Continental Shifts
  Job Description:
  As a Production Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in overseeing daily production operations to meet and exceed safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals. Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Production Supervisor will ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards, champion a zero-defect quality target, and drive cost reduction efforts across the site.
  Your responsibilities as a Production Supervisor will include maintaining high safety standards, effectively managing quality control, optimizing production output, and leading a team to achieve both personal and organizational success. In this role, you’ll also lead continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency and operational excellence to exceed customer expectations.
  Skills & Experience:
  
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a production setting, preferably in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
  
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive, flexible approach
  
• Have an understanding to a unionised business.
  
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and modern production methods
  
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication abilities
  
• Competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools
  
• A Level 3/5 management qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
  Why Should You Apply?
  This Production Supervisor role offers you the chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking company that values teamwork, growth, and innovation. You’ll work with a talented team, benefit from ample training opportunities, and contribute to projects that have real impact