Lead Production Operator – Hands-on Team Leader (ISO QC)

Filtronic; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + shift allowance

25 days holiday + public holidays

Pension scheme up to 8% company

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Filtronic is seeking a hands-on Lead Operator to support the production team at NETPark, Sedgefield. You will allocate work, monitor output and lead a team to meet daily targets while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role involves deputising for the Production Supervisor, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Hybrid working is available and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production operator with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to ensure quality standards and safety procedures.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with ISO-minded practices.
• Capable of directing a small team and giving feedback.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work and priorities to operators per production plan.
• Monitor output, WIP and resources to hit targets.
• Identify issues and escalate to supervisor or manager.
• Lead and support team with clear direction and feedback.
• Foster a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.
• Ensure activities follow SOPs, quality standards and specs.
• Maintain housekeeping, cleanliness and 5S in the area.
• Follow health and safety, cleanroom rules and break times.
• Support resource planning and manage absences per guidelines.
• Assist with introducing new products into production.
• Act as deputy for Production Supervisor when required.
• Lead by example while remaining hands-on with production.

Skills

Production leadership

Quality control

Health & safety awareness

Team coordination

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Line balancing

Documentation skills

Job description

Filtronic is seeking a hands-on Lead Operator to support the production team at NETPark, Sedgefield. You will allocate work, monitor output and lead a team to meet daily targets while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role involves deputising for the Production Supervisor, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Hybrid working is available and a competitive benefits package is offered.