Production Lead (2nd shift)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Braintree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health incentives

Employee stock purchase program

Community outreach programs

Employee resource group

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift to oversee manufacturing operations, focus on safety, quality and delivery, and drive improvements. The role requires strong leadership, Lean manufacturing experience and the ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet schedule commitments.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, manage performance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to company procedures and EH&S policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred
• Proven track record in manufacturing management
• Strong lean, problem-solving and process improvement skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Experience coordinating with support functions to meet delivery targets

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift from 16:00 to 00:00 ensuring safety and efficiency
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets are met for productivity and quality
• Coordinate with production planning and support functions to meet delivery schedules
• Deliver shift briefs focusing on quality, cost and delivery; drive continuous improvement
• Mentor and appraise team members to sustain high performance and attendance

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Poka yoke

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Lead (2nd shift)

Posting Start Date: 9/21/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Why you should join:

TE Connectivity’s Manufacturing/Production Teams transform raw materials into finished goods and ensure component flow.

They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Production Lead for 2nd shift: 16.00 PM to 00:00

• Lead by example, ensuring a safe and efficient work place is maintained at all times

• Achieve the required company quality standards ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction

• Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are monitored and targets achieved

• Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications

• Communicate with the teams by delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement

• Undertake performance management responsibility for team members, conducting appraisals and giving direction to aid good performance

• Ensure safe working practices are maintained and 'Standard Operations' adhered to

• Ensure that non-conformance is challenged and counter-measures are agreed and implemented

• Lead and motivate the team to create a high performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced

• Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, stride to exceed the Company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis

• Manage the implementation of engineering changes, production trials, and New Product Introduction

• Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns to maintenance technicians

• Promote Total Productive Maintenance procedures to further improve the availability of production equipment

• Contribute to the improvement of working procedures by constantly looking for solutions to ensure the best productivity results and ensuring compliance with procedures, operating instructions and work instructions

• Ensure that internal delivery commitments are adhered to

• Lead follow up to customer concerns. Identify and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures. Sustain the corrective actions to mistake proof and eliminate repeat issues

• Ensure all external and internal auditory standards and improvement requirements are met

• Manage Manpower resource effectively to support customer delivery requirements and also Lean Manufacturing principles

• Drive company Absence Control Procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels

• Deal with all personnel issues on shift in line with Company Policy and Agreements

• Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team

• Manage time and attendance within Company procedures

• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure

• Motivate and coach the team to operational success

• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them

• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware

• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting

• Provide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queries

• Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team

Your ideal profile:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, HNC, City & Guilds Licentiateship, BTec Higher Professional Diploma, NVQ level 4

• Professional (or working towards) accreditation with an industry related body

• Proven track record within manufacturing management

• Ability to design processes and layouts

• Experience of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving), process improvement and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques

• Significant work experience in a manufacturing environment

• Full understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work

• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving

• High level of numerical and analytical ability

• Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilising appropriate interpersonal styles including leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction

• Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues

• Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives

• Adaptable to change and varying situations

• Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions

• Strong people and performance management skills

• Computer literate

• Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor-quality

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Job Locations:

Posting City: BRAINTREE

Job Country: Great Britain

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 159297

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Manufacturing

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.