Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Location: Towcester – On site – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £ 38,095+ DOE

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing tasks within your team while also supporting the physical production of composite parts. You will help ensure products are delivered to the required cost, quality and schedule targets, while maintaining compliance with company processes, procedures and health and safety requirements.

You will lead daily start-up meetings, manage team workloads against the production plan, coordinate issue escalation and shift handovers, support training completion, manage attendance in line with company policies, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Core Duties

•Responsible for supporting a team of circa 10, guiding their daily tasks, supporting their growth and ensuring smooth operations. You’ll also play a key role in physically producing quality products and services that meet our cost, quality, and schedule targets

•Ensure company processes, procedures and health and safety regulations are complied with to provide a safe working environment

•Maintain customer communications and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, relevant to individual area

•Responsible for conducting Daily Start up Meetings (DSUM) covering Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP), for area of responsibility

•Define and manage team activities and workload priorities against the overall production plan

Essential skills

• Proven background within manufacturing composite products or experience as a supervisor or team leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including verbal, written and IT based
• Ability to lead people and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity of lean principles or continuous improvement

The Operations Manufacturing Team

The Operations Manufacturing Team plays a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical outputs that support overall programme performance. Working to defined standards and approved methods, the team focuses on safety, quality, cost and delivery while maintaining a consistent approach to manufacturing operations. As part of a fast-paced and evolving environment, the team works closely with a range of internal stakeholders to support operational objectives and drive continuous improvement. This provides opportunities to contribute to improvements in ways of working, strengthen operational performance, and build broad manufacturing experience across Air Sector operations.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. 

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 29th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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