Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys coaching others, improving processes and keeping production running smoothly? If you’ve 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.\n\nWe’re 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.\n\nWhat’s the role all about?\n\nAs the Shift Supervisor – Late Shift, you’ll 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 you’ll support your team, troubleshoot issues and help drive continuous improvement.\n\nYou’ll be responsible for:\n\nSupervising daily operations during the late shift\n\nSupporting the team with hands-on assembly tasks when needed\n\nEnsuring production output meets quality and efficiency targets\n\nConducting shift handovers and communicating with management\n\nTraining, mentoring and developing team members\n\nMaintaining accurate production and attendance records\n\nIdentifying improvement opportunities to boost quality and productivity\n\nManaging component/tool inventory and reporting shortages\n\nEnsuring compliance with all Health & Safety procedures\n\nInvestigating accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions\nThis is a great role for someone who enjoys leading from the front and making a real difference in day-to-day production performance.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\nTo be successful as a Shift Supervisor, you’ll bring:\n\nExperience in a supervisory or team-leading role within manufacturing or assembly\n\nStrong understanding of hand assembly techniques\n\nKnowledge of automated machinery processes\n\nExcellent communication and organisational skills\n\nAbility to lead by example and support a positive team culture\n\nProblem-solving skills and confidence troubleshooting issues\n\nUnderstanding of safety regulations and quality control standards\n\nWillingness to be hands-on and support production tasks\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nCompetitive salary + 33% shift allowance\n\n25 days holiday + bank holidays\n\nExtra 3 days off during festive period\n\nCompany pension scheme\n\nLife cover (3x salary)\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n\nBonus scheme\n\nCycle to Work scheme\n\nSupportive, inclusive working environment\nReady to take the next step?\n\nIf you’re an experienced Shift Supervisor looking for a new challenge in Portsmouth, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nApply today — or reach out for a confidential conversation.\n\nKingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\n#INDFPR