Production Team Leader

Are you looking for a new challenge in your production career?
Do you have experience leading a team or believe that is the next step in your career?
Are you happy to lead by example in this hands-on, multi-skilled role?
Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the aerospace sector committed to quality and innovation. As they continue to expand their operation they are seeking a Hands-On Operator/Team Leader to join their Wax Department.
As an operational lead you will oversee the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of wax patterns. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership of a team of 15, problem-solving and practical production work, helping to ensure the department meet production and quality quotas.
Main Responsibilities:
Production
Support daily production duties including:
* Wax injection press operation
* Wax extrusion
* Wax bar cutting
* Hydrochloric acid leaching processes
* Wax inspection and assembly
* Complete touch screen production bookings and maintain production records
Team Leader
* Support, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement
* Run daily team meetings
* Attend operational meetings to represent your department, highlighting operational issues and taking away action points
* Team administration including approving holiday requests, recording sickness/absence and conducting return to work interviews
The ideal Team Leader will have:
* A hands-on approach with the ability to support production activities
* Experience supervising or leading a team
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* A practical, solution-focused approach to tasks
* A background in engineering/manufacturing environments where you have worked to tight tolerances, AS9100 desirable.
Hours of Work
48 hours a week.
Monday to Thursday 6am-4.30pm and Friday 6am-2.30pm
Slight flexibility may be needed at times to ensure operational hand overs.
If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional seeking a challenging role as Team Leader, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to apply or call the office for more details
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed