Production/Quality Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Kingston upon Hull is looking for a Production/Quality Team Lead to oversee a team of Quality Inspectors. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading quality initiatives, and managing team performance in a dynamic work environment. This position offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to support critical global infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated production environment with a quality focus.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team.
• Ability to drive process improvements and conduct root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality inspection team, ensuring high performance standards.
• Implement risk-based inspection methodology and oversee non-conformance reporting.
• Drive quality culture by setting inspection standards and promoting adherence.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Commitment to Health & Safety

Job description

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Production/Quality Team Lead, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Job Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Production/Quality Team Lead – London - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Extra Benefits - Permanent

Primary Purpose:

Our client is seeking an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor with a strong background in Production within a highly regulated engineering environment. The role involves leading a team of Quality Inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards, fostering a quality-focused culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reports. Responsibilities also include people management, training, performance evaluation, and ensuring a safe and efficient workplace.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to support the delivery of critical global infrastructure
• Work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge, impactful technologies

Core Hours: 42 hours per week, starting at 07:00. Flexible options to split hours across 4 or 5 days (Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team: Oversee inspectors, allocate resources, and maintain high performance standards.
• Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology: Use 100% inspection for high-risk items and sampling 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 maintain a zero-defect mindset.
• Manage People and Performance: Conduct training, development, and employee relations, fostering a supportive environment.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead quality improvement projects and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure inspection efficiency and integrity.

Requirements:

• Quality Culture: Experience in a highly regulated production environment with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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 team well-being.

How to apply:

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