Production Team Lead - Lean Ops & CI

Prattwhitney; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Early finish Fridays

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Onsite parking

Death in service

Work-life balance

Wellness programs

Staff discounts

Recognition

Job summary

RTX in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a lean manufacturing unit. You will drive performance against KPIs, deliver the Master Production Schedule, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong people leadership, stakeholder communication, and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Permanent position with standard hours and occasional shift adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: 2+ years in a supervisory role or 3+ years in an MA role;/or completed a relevant development programme; plus 2+ years in manufacturing or current P3 role.
• Desirable criteria: experience in developing training plans, coaching, and leading multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a Production team.
• Ensure performance delivery against targets and quality standards (Master Production Schedule and KPI's).
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction to maximise efficiency.
• Manage a team to improve line performance and develop individuals.
• Build strong relationships with production and support departments to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Customer focus

Develops talent

Drives results

Instils trust

Strategic vision

Job description

RTX in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a lean manufacturing unit. You will drive performance against KPIs, deliver the Master Production Schedule, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong people leadership, stakeholder communication, and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Permanent position with standard hours and occasional shift adjustments as needed.