Production Team Leader

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Production Team Leader - Banbury
Alternating shifts:
- Mon-Thurs: 6am-2pm (early) / 2pm-10pm (late)
- Friday: 6-1 (early) / 1-8:30 (late)

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Production team as a Team Leader at our Banbury site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK:

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

The Production Team Leader is a critical role at our Banbury site, where you will oversee manufacturing operations and ensure the safe and effective running of the shift. Owing to a period of significant growth we are seeking a new Team Leader to lead, manage, and engage a multidisciplinary team working on market leading products.

You will be line manager to the team and responsible for delivering the production plan ensuring key safety, quality, cost and delivery deliverables are achieved.

Key responsibilities:

Efficient and safe running of assigned module, ensuring all employees are adhering to the companies EHS policies
Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on time delivery, hours and efficiency commitments
Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management
Monitor cell performance, maximizing performance from your team and equipment
Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rate
Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actionsWhy Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellenceWhat you'll need:

Leadership experience gained with an operational role
Previous exposure to a manufacturing/production/engineering environments would be highly advantageous
Demonstrated skills with a commitment to quality, delivery, team working and continuous improvement ethos
Great resilience and the ability to work within an ever-changing environment
Ability to lead, motivate and develop team
Good communication and influencing skills
Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

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Location:
Banbury
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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