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