Production/Quality Team Lead

Insignis Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production/Quality Team Lead to oversee a team of Quality Inspectors in a highly regulated engineering environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture. You will lead inspection processes, manage non-conformance reporting, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Join a collaborative work environment where your contributions will support the delivery of critical global infrastructure and innovative technologies that make a global impact.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Excellent Package

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated production environment with a focus on quality.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a quality inspection team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Inspection Team to maintain high standards.
• Implement risk-based inspection methodologies and oversee non-conformance reporting.
• Drive a strong quality culture and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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Base pay range

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Specialist Engineering Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Organisations

Production/Quality Team Lead – London - £55,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Bens. - Permanent

Primary Purpose:

My client is looking for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor with a solid background in Production within a highly regulated Engineering environment to lead a team of Quality Inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reporting. This role includes people management, covering training, performance, and well-being assessments to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.

• Competitive salary and excellent package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical global infrastructure.
• Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

**Core Hours: 42 Hours per week – 07.00 start – 42 hours per week, option to split across 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri)**

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team – Oversee inspectors, ensure adequate resources, and maintain high performance standards.
• Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology – Apply 100% inspection for high-risk items and sample inspections for low-risk items.
• Oversee Non-Conformance Reporting – Identify and report non-conforming products using JIRA ITS, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive a Strong Quality Culture – Set inspection standards, promote adherence to specifications, and ensure a zero-tolerance approach to defects.
• Manage People and Performance – Handle training, development, absence management, and employee relations while fostering a supportive work environment.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Lead quality-related improvement projects and ensure process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality to maintain inspection integrity and efficiency.

Requirements

• Quality Culture: Background of working in a highly regulated production environment with a strong culture of maintaining high standards of Quality
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, coupled with excellent communication, empathy, and flexibility to handle diverse teams and workplace challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to drive process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Health & Safety: Commitment to risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensuring team well-being.

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV via Linkedin for review.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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