Production Supervisor

Lufthansa Aerial Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Greater London seeks a Production Supervisor to lead operational success. In this role, you will manage people effectively within a unionised environment and encourage a culture of trust and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have significant people management experience, IT literacy, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations. Flexibility for shift work is required. Join a team that prioritizes excellence in service delivery and operational compliance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent leadership experience required.
• Proven experience in an operational, unionised environment is necessary.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead teams in performance management and embed lean principles.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, environmental, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Performance management

Understanding of MRO operations

Process improvement knowledge

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or aircraft maintenance

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead with purpose. Inspire people. Deliver excellence. As a Production Supervisor at LTLGS, you will stand at the heart of our operational success—leading people, driving performance, and shaping a safe, compliant, and forward-thinking production environment.

Tasks

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.

Requirements

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.

About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group – the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor‑made maintenance programmes and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organisation. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.