Lean Production Team Leader - Aerospace Assembly

Safran S.A.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift premiums

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems Gloucester seeks a Production Team Leader to guide the OE Assembly team, achieving daily targets, maintaining world-class quality, and driving continuous improvement. You will coordinate lines, promote best practice and foster a culture of safety and collaboration in a busy shift-based environment.

The role requires an engineering/technical background, proven leadership of production teams, knowledge of Lean principles, and strong IT skills with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or technical background in production/manufacturing.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Knowledge of lean principles (Green Belt level).
• Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to resolve challenges.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and communicate improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Word/Excel).
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D/QRQC.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly technicians to optimise performance and wellbeing.
• Oversee daily people management tasks: attendance, scheduling, overtime.
• Take accountability for core production processes including 5S, calibration, and H&S.
• Ensure procedures and SOPs are followed with robust documentation.
• Drive Lean initiatives and kaizen events to improve line efficiency.
• Manage workflow, WIP levels, and materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

KPI analysis

MS Office

8D/QRQC

Education

Engineering/technical background

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Safran Landing Systems Gloucester seeks a Production Team Leader to guide the OE Assembly team, achieving daily targets, maintaining world-class quality, and driving continuous improvement. You will coordinate lines, promote best practice and foster a culture of safety and collaboration in a busy shift-based environment.

The role requires an engineering/technical background, proven leadership of production teams, knowledge of Lean principles, and strong IT skills with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.