Line Leader: Production & Process Excellence

AMETEK Inc.; Braintree; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in Braintree, UK, is seeking a Line Leader in Production and Process Control. You will lead and support the production team, coordinate with engineering and planning, and ensure quality, safety and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include resolving tooling/process issues, training staff, and maintaining 5S standards while driving throughput and KPI reporting. Occasional travel to Serbia or partners may be required.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a production team.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
• Coordinates with engineering and planning for throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team to meet the production plan.
• Be the first point of contact for tooling or process issues.
• Work with automated systems to ensure quality and throughput.
• Provide training to staff and maintain accordance with safety procedures.
• Plan cross-training to maximise flexibility and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace following 5S principles.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Measurement devices

Statistical process control

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

AMETEK Inc. in Braintree, UK, is seeking a Line Leader in Production and Process Control. You will lead and support the production team, coordinate with engineering and planning, and ensure quality, safety and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include resolving tooling/process issues, training staff, and maintaining 5S standards while driving throughput and KPI reporting. Occasional travel to Serbia or partners may be required.