Manufacturing Team Lead – Lean Ops & 4-Day Week

TT Electronics plc; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

TT Electronics Barnstaple site in North Devon is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the assembly line, ensuring safety, quality and KPI delivery. You will manage direct reports, coordinate line activities, and drive continuous improvement in a high‑reliability environment.

The role requires practical leadership, strong lean practices, and the ability to work hands-on with equipment. This site offers a 4‑day week, onsite parking, and a range of employee benefits to support

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach with strong practical knowledge.
• Ability to lead and develop manufacturing teams.
• Clear, effective communication with team and management.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety and quality in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe, effective use of people and equipment to meet production plans.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support on the line.
• Lead the team to achieve KPIs and budgeted targets with process adherence and improvements.
• Support capacity and labour planning with lean principles.
• Ensure processes are operated by trained people per work instructions.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

TT Electronics Barnstaple site in North Devon is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the assembly line, ensuring safety, quality and KPI delivery. You will manage direct reports, coordinate line activities, and drive continuous improvement in a high‑reliability environment.

The role requires practical leadership, strong lean practices, and the ability to work hands-on with equipment. This site offers a 4‑day week, onsite parking, and a range of employee benefits to support