Production Team Leader

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Production Team Lead

Defence

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Team Leader is accountable for overseeing a designated production area, coordinating people, materials, and processes to ensure daily output targets are achieved while complying with operational, quality, and safety requirements.

Direct Reports: Manufacturing Operatives

Key Accountabilities

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Oversee end-to-end production activities, from receipt of components through assembly, testing, and dispatch

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Ensure all operations within the assigned area comply with organisational procedures, quality standards, and best practice

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Provide hands-on support to the team when required, including:

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Assembling electro-mechanical products in line with IPC-A-610 requirements

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Performing automated and manual testing of assemblies

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Packaging finished goods

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Conducting self-inspection to confirm product quality

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Logging defects, errors, or non-conformances within the ERP system

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Track and deliver performance against agreed KPIs relating to output, quality, cost, and health & safety

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Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, lead time reduction, cost control, quality enhancement, and waste elimination

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Deliver training and cross-skilling of team members to agreed operational standards

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Encourage positive team engagement and strong working relationships through leadership by example

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Apply non-conformance procedures to ensure defective materials are identified and returned to suppliers

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Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures

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Act as deputy for the Manufacturing Manager when required

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Manage material shortages and stock discrepancies via the ERP system and liaison with stores and procurement teams

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Lead daily Tier 1 meetings, escalating relevant issues to Tier 2 forums where necessary

People Leadership

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Lead, motivate, and develop direct reports to ensure performance targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to quality standards

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Coach team members to enhance technical capability and role effectiveness

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Deliver on-the-job training and skills development

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Conduct performance reviews and development discussions

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Carry out return-to-work interviews and attendance-related processes

Tools & Equipment

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Automated and manual test equipment

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PC-based systems including ERP software for time recording and job tracking

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Standard manufacturing tools (e.g. crimpers, wire preparation tools, soldering equipment, heat guns)

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Production machinery as defined within standard operating processes
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Location:
Wembley
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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