Aerospace Production Team Leader: Lean & High-Performance

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apex Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a Production Team Leader in Coventry to own a production area in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and Lean initiatives, leading a team to excel in engagement and performance.

Responsibilities include coaching, safety audits, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement projects while coordinating with planning to meet customer demand and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• NVQ Level 3-5, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using problem-solving techniques including A3 and structured root cause analysis.
• Ability to analyse production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and operational excellence standards.
• Experience managing employee performance, engagement and development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel; SAP experience would be advantageous.
• IOSH certification would be advantageous.
• Safety-first mindset with high ethical standards.
• Ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily operational activities including Team Improvement Boards and line walks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and operational standards.
• Conduct and manage safety audits, investigations, corrective actions and Gensuite activities.
• Lead, coach and develop production teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
• Conduct one-to-ones, disciplinary processes and performance reviews.
• Maintain skills matrices, identify training needs and ensure onboarding of team members.
• Own and drive standard work, safe systems of work and risk assessment compliance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing activities including Kaizen events, A3 problem solving and continuous improvement projects.
• Support and develop High-Performance Teams (HPTs).
• Drive process control improvements and change management activities.
• Manage labour resources, workload balancing and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with planning teams to ensure customer demand, capacity and production schedules are achieved.
• Monitor and improve key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement.
• Manage operational budgets and labour efficiency within the value stream.
• Support production performance through effective communication with support functions and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

NVQ Level 3-5 / HND or equivalent

Outils

SAP

Excel

Description du poste

Apex Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a Production Team Leader in Coventry to own a production area in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and Lean initiatives, leading a team to excel in engagement and performance.

Responsibilities include coaching, safety audits, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement projects while coordinating with planning to meet customer demand and production schedules.