Lead Production Technician

Force; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motion capture technology firm based in Yarnton is seeking an experienced Lead Production Technician to oversee the production process. The role involves supervising a team, managing production orders, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have team leadership experience, familiarity with ERP systems, and a keen eye for detail. This full-time, on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, life cover, and health insurance.

Benefits

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is essential.
• Self-motivated with good initiative.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and tidy work habits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Electro-Mechanical Assemblers.
• Liaise with Planner to convert build plans to Manufacturing Orders.
• Assemble electro-mechanical components according to specifications.
• Diagnose mechanical faults in sub-assemblies.
• Supervise kitting processes for Manufacturing Orders.
• Assist test engineers with order progression.
• Participate in Quality Control and improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisation

Tools

ERP Systems

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, based in Yarnton, is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced Lead Production Technician to join their team.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Lead Production Technician within the Production Department leads the production build process by performing assembly, testing, kitting, and diagnosing mechanical faults in electromechanical products, while coordinating the build crew and managing the progression of manufacturing orders.

Please note this role is fully on-site, so candidates must be able to commute to Yarnton.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervising a team of Electro-Mechanical Assemblers, assigning and delegating tasks, and ensuring the team meets its goals
• Liaising with the Planner to convert the build plan to Manufacturing Orders
• Actively participating in the following disciplines, balancing hands‑on work with supervisory duties to ensure deadlines are met:
• Assemble electro‑mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, assembly instructions, and bills of materials.
• Performing with the Programming, set‑up and testing of built units (including any necessary optical alignment cameras)
• Diagnosing mechanical faults in camera sub‑assemblies to component level and managing the repair/replacement
• Kitting/Supervising the kitting of Manufacturing Orders to the shop floor (including transacting stock via NetSuite)
• Liaising with the test engineers with reference to the progression of Manufacturing Orders through to completion
• Assisting the Stock Controller (including assisting with stock take and stock organisation/location)
• Liaising with the Production Manager/Planner and test engineers, reference RMAs and the progression of RMA returns through repair or to stock
• Assist with the ongoing improvement of the current product by actively feeding back observations from the current build
• Assist in the risk prevention/design improvement process by actively feeding back observations from the prototype/current build.
• To participate in training activities for flexible working
• To work using correct documentation
• To participate in Quality Control, Waste Minimisation or other improvement activities

Previous Experience/Qualifications:

• To have experience in the leadership of teams of people
• To have experience in the use of ERP Systems (i.e. NS)
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Meticulous with a good eye for detail.
• Organised and tidy.
• Exhibit good written and verbal communication and problem‑solving skills.

Additional Information:

• Please note this is a full‑time, permanent role working Monday to Friday, on‑site
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance

Please contact Matt Hartwell on 07301283663 or email your CV to [e-mail] for a confidential chat.