Production Team Leader

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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

Working Environment Electro-mechanical production environment with standard PPE.
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

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Additional Information Relocation support may be available

Role requires eligibility for security clearance

Equal opportunities employer

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Location:
Greenford
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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