MODIG Senior Team Leader

Are you an experienced Production Team Leader looking for your next opportunity within the aerospace industry?

Our client, a leading global aerospace precision manufacturer, is looking for an experienced MODIG Senior Team Leader to join their team in Derby. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting the Production Manager and leading a designated team to achieve high standards across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people development.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, a proactive and structured approach, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive performance while developing a team are essential.

MODIG Senior Team Leader

Permanent

Salary – Dependent on experience

Derby

MODIG Senior Team Leader

Job Description

· Support the Production Manager with the efficient running of the production area, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring effective communication across the production process.

· Lead designated teams to meet customer requirements across quality, cost and delivery, while supporting the achievement of key OTIF targets.

· Coordinate daily production activities and effective shift handovers using the SQCDP framework, escalating issues where required.

· Promote continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, safety, environmental and energy performance.

· Manage team performance, development, training, conduct and attendance while maintaining relevant systems and working to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001 standards.

MODIG Senior Team Leader

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

· Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback and facilitate effective solutions.

· A structured and proactive approach to planning production requirements and consistently meeting customer deadlines.

· Commercial awareness and the ability to make decisions that support quality, cost and on-time, in-full delivery.

· A positive, motivated ‘can-do’ attitude with a strong focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and team development.

MODIG Senior Team Leader

Key Performance Responsibilities

· Achieve team targets across quality, cost and delivery while ensuring customer requirements are consistently met.

· Ensure team members are trained, flexible and appropriately skilled to respond to changing production and customer requirements.

· Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and environmental performance within the team.

· Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, health and safety and energy efficiency.

· Maintain training and skills matrices, TPM checks, PDRs and people-management processes in line with company requirements.

MODIG Senior Team Leader

SQCDP Responsibilities

· Safety – Promote near-miss reporting, hazard identification and the effective use of 6S principles.

· Quality – Promote root cause analysis (RCA) when non-conformances are identified.

· Cost – Drive productivity and efficiency improvements to achieve cost targets.

· Delivery – Ensure production is completed in line with WTLs and customer requirements.

· People – Maintain training standards, identify skill gaps and support cross-training and development within the team.

MODIG Senior Team Leader

Company Benefits

· Permanent position with a leading aerospace manufacturer.

· Training and development opportunities.

· Career progression and ongoing professional development.

· Pension scheme.

· Comprehensive company benefits package.

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed