Production/Quality Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production/Quality Team Lead to oversee a quality inspection team in a regulated engineering environment. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience managing quality standards, with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a quality inspection team in a production environment.
• Strong skills in maintaining high-quality standards and compliance.
• Ability to implement risk-based methodologies and handle non-conformance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality inspection team to ensure high standards.
• Implement risk-based inspection methodologies for quality assurance.
• Oversee non-conformance reporting and address issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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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.