Production Team Leader

Blueprint Subsea; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Private medical cover

Cycle To Work Scheme

33 days annual holiday

Job summary

Blueprint Subsea is recruiting a Production Team Leader to join our design, engineering and manufacturing team. The role focuses on leading a small production crew, maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency and organisation across the manufacturing process.

You will supervise operatives, allocate orders, monitor progress, train staff, and promote a safe, clean workplace. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing and a proactive, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• As essential, the successful candidate should lead a small production team and demonstrate strong organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands while maintaining quality.
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly with attention to detail.
• Confident in mentoring and developing team members, proactive and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and coordinate a team of Production Operatives.
• Allocate and prioritise manufacturing orders to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Monitor production progress and address any issues affecting efficiency or quality.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure procedures are followed.
• Conduct daily team briefings and communicate production priorities.
• Support the training and development of team members, including cross-training activities.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Monitor attendance and timekeeping and report any concerns as appropriate.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Soldering

Job description

Blueprint Subsea is continuing to grow, and we are looking to recruit a Production Team Leader to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced production professional who enjoys leading and developing people whilst ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and organisation are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Blueprint Subsea is an innovative company of designers, engineers, and manufacturers of underwater acoustic sensors. We supply the international subsea, offshore, and defence markets with a diverse portfolio of acoustic imaging, positioning, and navigation solutions.

As an essential, the successful candidate should…

• Be highly motivated and capable of leading a small production team.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be able to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
  
• Be able to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Be confident supporting and developing team members.
• Be proactive, reliable, and able to work using their own initiative.

Desirably, the candidate may….

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, assembly, or team leadership role.
• Have experience within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Possess soldering and assembly skills.
• Experience using a range of hand tools and test equipment.
  

Key responsibilities will include….

• Lead, support, and coordinate a team of Production Operatives.
• Allocate and prioritise manufacturing orders to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Monitor production progress and address any issues affecting efficiency or quality.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure procedures are followed.
• Conduct daily team briefings and communicate production priorities.
  
• Support the training and development of team members, including cross-training activities.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Monitor attendance and timekeeping and report any concerns as appropriate.
  

Benefits include…

• A competitive salary
  
• Workplace pension
• Private medical cover
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• 33 days annual holiday allowance (inc Bank Holidays)
• Excellent work location and environment

At Blueprint Subsea, we believe in our employees and they are key to our success. If you want to join a company where you can make a real difference and be rewarded with tangible results, respect and a great work environment,