Production Operations - Team Leader

AWE; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor near Helensburgh is seeking a Production Operations Team Leader to oversee teams in delivering operational tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in leadership, communication, and manufacturing knowledge, with opportunities for career development and a generous benefits package, including substantial leave and support services.

Benefits

266 hours of annual leave

Subsidised Transport Service

Professional Career Development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

On-site canteen and gymnasium

Qualifications

• Experience of leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operations staff to deliver the programme on time.
• Plan and prioritise weekly tasks to meet KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading teams

Coaching others

Communication skills

IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical)

HND or degree in engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Production Operations Team Leader

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)

Package: Up to £50k (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.

Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

Role and Responsibilities

The production operations Team Leader will be responsible for leading and supervising teams of operations staff to safely deliver the programme, tasks and products in line with customer requirements to time, cost and quality.

You will plan and prioritise weekly tasks as a key member of a cross-functional operational delivery team, ensuring KPIs are consistently met while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement — all delivered safely and in full compliance with quality standards, driving performance and collaboration across the wider business.

If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, and have a passion for coaching others, then this role will be a great match for you.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Experience of leading, coaching and developing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrable manufacturing knowledge

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver in high pressured environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of dealing with sensitive situations
• MRP/ERP experience
• First Aid trained

Benefits and working conditions

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
• On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours.

There will also be times where travel is required, both in and outside of the UK.

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