Production Team Leader
19 Days Old
Job Description
Production Team Leader
About the Organisation
A global defence technology organisation delivering advanced maritime and underwater systems to allied navies worldwide. Its specialist solutions support surface, sub-surface, and unmanned platforms, helping customers maintain operational advantage in an evolving maritime environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Team Leader will supervise a production section, managing people, materials, and processes to meet daily output, quality, cost, and safety targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead production activities from material receipt through assembly, test, and delivery
- Supervise and support Production Operators, including hands-on assembly and testing when required
- Ensure work is completed to defined procedures, standards, and quality requirements (IPC-A-610)
- Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Manage non-conformances, material shortages, and supplier returns using the ERP system
- Lead daily team (Tier 1) meetings and escalate issues as required
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, ESD, and FOD requirements
- Train, coach, and develop team members
- Deputise for the Production Manager when needed
About You
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (essential)
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)
- Confident using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong communicator with a methodical, detail-focused approach
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Benefits
- Optional 9-day fortnight
- Flexible working hours and TOIL
- Early Friday finish
- Annual bonus
- 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
- Pension, life assurance, and salary sacrifice benefits
- Retail discounts platform
Additional Information
- Relocation support may be available
- Role requires eligibility for security clearance
- Equal opportunities employer
- Location:
- Greenford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing
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