Masking supervisor (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Masking Supervisor (Permanent) - If you're looking for a permanent, hands-on supervisory role where you can take real ownership of a department, lead a small team, and drive practical improvements, this is a great opportunity. You'll be joining a quality-driven manufacturing environment with stable day-shift hours and an early Friday finish, where your ability to interpret engineering drawings, coach others, and keep work flowing will be genuinely valued.

As Masking Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the Masking Department, preparing often complex parts for paint spraying or coatings. You will be supporting and guiding 6 employees on day shift and ensuring a clear handover to 2 employees on night shift. Aerospace masking experience is preferred, however candidates with a masking or quality background in similar industries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily masking operations to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and to schedule.

• Provide hands-on supervision, support and coaching to 6 direct reports on days, including effective handovers to nights (2 employees).

• Interpret engineering drawings and train the masking team to work to drawing requirements.

• Collaborate with the Inspection Department and/or Site Supervisor to resolve masking queries and prevent recurrence.

• Take ownership of department performance, implementing continuous improvements to masking processes and procedures.

• Work closely with Production Control to distribute priorities as instructed by Production Control / Site Supervisor.

• Identify development needs and improvement opportunities across the team and department.

• Monitor productivity and provide feedback to the Site Supervisor, escalating issues where required.

• Ensure masking templates are up to date and provide training/support in printing and use.

• Manage bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to maintain workflow.

• Maintain masking consumable stock levels to avoid production delays.

• Carry out other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in masking (aerospace preferred) or a similar quality-driven manufacturing environment.

• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills, with the ability to train others.

• Previous supervisory/lead/senior operative experience (or clear readiness to step up).

• Proactive, accountable, team-focused, and solutions-driven.

Team: 6 Direct Reports (Days) + handover to 2 (Nights), Working hours: Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00 Fri 07:00-12:00

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.