Production Team Lead (m/f/d)

NIF; München; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual stock options

Flexible benefits €106/month

Health care events

Referral bonus

Team events

Corporate discounts

Hybrid work model and Munich office

Job summary

TYTAN Technologies in Munich seeks a Production Team Leader to guide a team of operators on the production floor, driving output, quality, and continuous improvement as we ramp toward volume.

You will motivate and train staff, plan ramping across series production, solve root causes, and work with ERP/MES, reading drawings to keep the line running. The role requires cross‑dept coordination, shifts across sites when needed, and a strong commitment to lean practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production operators or similar in high-precision environments.
• Experience with series/volume production, ramping, and sustaining output.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools: 5S, standard work, kaizen, takt time, line balancing.
• Experience with training and performance management of a team.
• Reading technical drawings/work instructions and using production tracking systems.
• Strong cross‑department coordination and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts and across sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production operators, training and coaching daily.
• Plan and sustain output across series/volume production.
• Drive root-cause problem solving and maintain quality standards.
• Work with ERP/MES systems and use drawings/work instructions to keep flow.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to remove blockers.
• Adapt across shifts and sites according to production needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

ERP/MES literacy

Technical drawing reading

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

TYTAN Technologies

At TYTAN, we aim to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats at scale. We protect people. We protect critical infrastructure. We protect Europe’s sovereignty.

We're looking for a Production Team Leader to lead a team of operators on the production floor, driving output, quality, and continuous improvement as we ramp toward volume. You'll be the connective tissue between the shop floor and the systems, processes, and people that keep it running.

Your Roadmap To Make an Impact

• You lead and motivate a team of production operators, training, coaching, and managing performance day to day


• You plan, ramp, and sustain output at rate across series/volume production


• You drive root-cause problem solving and hold the line to quality standards


• You work with production tracking/ERP/MES systems and technical drawings/work instructions to keep the floor running smoothly


• You coordinate across departments, engineering, quality, supply chain to remove blockers


• You flex across Shifts and Sites as the production/ Business needs requires

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Supervisor, or similar role in a production/manufacturing line environment, ideally in electronics, aerospace, automotive, defense, or similar high-precision industries


• Demonstrated experience with series/volume production, planning, ramping, and sustaining output at rate


• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, kaizen, takt time, line balancing)


• Experience leading and motivating a team of production operators, including training and performance management


• Working knowledge of quality systems and root-cause problem solving


• Comfortable working with production tracking/ERP/MES systems and reading technical drawings/work instructions


• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across departments


• Flexibility to work shifts as required by production schedules

Nice to Have

• Background in drone/UAV, aerospace, avionics, or precision electronics assembly


• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly, wiring harnesses, or composite structures


• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems


• Exposure to production ramp-up or new facility start-up environments


• Experience with ESD-sensitive and FOD-controlled environments

Why TYTAN?

• Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defence systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security


• Shape scalable defence capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale


• Contribute to networked air defence: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defence architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors


• Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback


• Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact


• Define a new generation of defence technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company


• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation


• Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit


• Regular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us


• Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team


• Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together


• Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands


• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration

About us

At TYTAN, it is more than just a job; it is about embracing autonomy, personal growth, and purpose. Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.

WE are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process.

Please note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.