Production Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Production Engineer in Glasgow. The role focuses on fostering team excellence and managing operations for high-quality service delivery. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess a strong problem-solving mindset to drive continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Genuine career advancement

6% employer pension contributions

Private health insurance

Flexible working options

Employee resource groups

33 days' holiday plus purchase option

Paid leave for charitable projects

Trips to global locations for top performers

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of technicians.
• Manage end-to-end processes including complaint handling.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

People-oriented

Proactive Drive for Change

Education

Relevant degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP R3

SAP AMS

SAP Equipment

Job description

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What's the role?

If you are a driven engineering professional looking to develop your career in a supportive environment (more than 80% of all leadership roles at Hilti are filled internally) and have a background in engineering complemented by a relevant degree (BSc, MSc), you could be the talent we are looking for!

As a Production Engineer at Hilti, your mission is to lead a dynamic team of technicians, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. You'll be the driving force behind our commitment to delivering high-quality, fast, and efficient service to our valued customers in the construction industry.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It is a place where strong customer relationships are creating products and solutions that are Making Construction Better. With a passionate and inclusive global team of 34,000 employees across more than 120 countries, Hilti explores possibilities, leverages potential, owns personal development, and grows lasting careers. Hilti Great Britain has been recognized as a top employer for nearly two decades and is ranked among the top 20 UK Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute.

What does the role involve?

In this role, you'll establish a culture that thrives on continuous improvement and the implementation of new ideas. You'll be responsible for recruiting and engaging a top-notch team, ensuring every member is skilled and passionate about our mission. Your daily activities will include managing end-to-end processes, from complaint handling to lean initiatives, all while maintaining a focus on productivity and customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with stakeholders, plan for both short- and long-term goals, and ensure our facility meets all compliance requirements. Your leadership will be key in creating a leaner, more efficient Tool Service Center that sets the standard for operational excellence.

What you need is:

• Relevant degree in engineering
• A solution-oriented character with a strong sense of achievement and proactive drive for change
• Enjoys problem solving and investigating system discrepancies/anomalies
• People-oriented with the ability to influence team members with different needs to gain commitment and support to resolve customer problems
• Previous supervisory experience and exposure to training others is ideal
• Experience in process excellence and system specifications within Hilti (SAP R3, SAP AMS, SAP Equipment), MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
• Understanding of or ability to learn new management processes (Quality, Costs, Efficiency, Audit team members, training of team members)

What do we offer?

We value our people highly and have developed a reward package to reflect this. Some benefits include:

• Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of leadership roles are filled internally)
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private health insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
• 33 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus the option to purchase 5 additional days annually
• Paid leave for charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, offering a cycle-to-work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Flexible working options, including working from home and compressed hours
• Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics
• Trips to locations such as Milan, New York, and our global HQ for high performers across all teams

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