Production Team Leader

Gordon Murray Automotive; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

Holiday loyalty bonus scheme

Enhanced personal pension plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Parking on site

Job summary

An innovative automotive manufacturer in Windlesham is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee a skilled team in vehicle assembly. This pivotal role involves driving build quality and efficiency while collaborating closely with Engineering and Quality teams. Ideal candidates will possess automotive manufacturing experience, proven leadership in assembly, and a thorough understanding of assembly processes. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a private medical scheme and enhanced pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience within an OEM or specialist automotive environment.
• Proven supervisory experience in vehicle assembly.
• Strong understanding of full product life-cycle activity.
• Ability to lead problem-solving in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled production team.
• Own daily build activity across vehicle programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement in assembly processes.
• Support production ramp-up and cycle-time planning.
• Play a hands-on role in new model introductions.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to resolve build issues.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Leadership in vehicle assembly

Understanding of assembly processes

Problem-solving in production

Cross-functional communication

Job description

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At Gordon Murray Automotive, we don’t build cars at scale, we build them with intent. Every vehicle is engineered, assembled and finished to standards that leave no room for shortcuts.

Production Team Leader – Manufacturing

The Production Team Leader sits at the heart of our Manufacturing operation, leading a specialist production team responsible for assembling our vehicles day‑to‑day. This is a visible, influential role where your decisions directly shape build quality, efficiency and team performance. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, acting as the link between design intent and physical reality on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a small, highly skilled production team.
• Owning daily build activity across multiple vehicle programmes.
• Driving continuous improvement across assembly processes.
• Supporting production ramp‑up, cycle‑time planning and line balancing.
• Playing a hands‑on role in new model introductions.
• Working directly with Engineering and Quality to resolve build issues quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience within an OEM or specialist environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in vehicle assembly.
• A strong understanding of assembly processes and full product life‑cycle activity.
• Confidence leading problem‑solving in a production environment.
• A practical, organised and improvement‑focused mindset.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work cross‑functionally.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Private medical scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Holiday loyalty bonus scheme.
• Enhanced personal pension plan.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Parking on site.

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.