Electronics Manufacturing Team Leader

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established electronics manufacturer in Worthing seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee SMT and Conventional production processes. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality output, timely delivery, and a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities include leading production teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving operational efficiency.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Apprenticeship and upskilling support

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP & Discounts Portal

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics manufacturing, including SMT and Conventional processes.
• IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 certification (advantageous).
• Strong leadership, fault-finding, and component identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to meet daily targets and uphold quality standards.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with IPC JSTD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics Manufacturing

Fault-finding

ERP/MRP Systems

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader – Electronics

Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Full‑time, Permanent

A well‑established electronics manufacturer in Worthing is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee SMT and Conventional production processes. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring high‑quality output, timely delivery and a culture of continuous improvement across sectors including medical, defence and aviation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to meet daily targets and uphold quality standards.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with IPC JSTD‑001 and IPC‑A‑610 standards.
• Champion preventative maintenance and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve yields.
• Drive process improvements and uphold ESD and EPA protocols.
• Coordinate resources with Production Control and report on performance metrics.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance and support audit readiness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electronics manufacturing, including SMT and Conventional processes.
• IPC‑A‑610 & J‑STD‑001 certification (advantageous).
• Strong leadership, fault‑finding, and component identification skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, RCCA).

What’s Offered

• £35-40K salary, enhanced overtime
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Apprenticeship and upskilling support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP & Discounts Portal
• Enhanced maternity/paternity, free flu jabs, on‑site parking