Production Team Leader: Drive Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is a global leader in fluid‑flow technology with over 1,400 colleagues across eight manufacturing facilities worldwide. The Production Team Leader will drive manufacturing operations, plan production, and lead a skilled team to achieve safety, quality, and delivery targets in a sustainable, efficiency‑driven environment.

You’ll implement continuous improvement, manage scheduling with planning and ERP tools, and coach hourly staff to excel in performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and or Mechanical Engineering.
• Heavy Manufacturing or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in assembly and similar production/manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of supervisory experience leading hourly production employees, including coaching, feedback, and accountability, while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Proven ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated safety‑first leadership with consistent enforcement of safety standards
• Experienced in planning and executing production work, including labour allocation and task prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedules, ensuring quality standards and delivery targets.
• Optimize production efficiency, labour utilization, and cost metrics.
• Collaborate with Planning to develop, adjust, and communicate production schedules.
• Analyse manufacturing variances, implementing corrective actions to address inefficiencies.
• Manage production order processing and ensure accurate transactions in the ERP system.
• Support new product launches and process improvements to enhance production capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members, focusing on performance management.
• Conduct daily production meetings and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Manage staffing levels, overtime, and time and attendance through the ADP system to meet production demands.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and development of new team members to build a strong workforce.
• Champion workplace safety initiatives and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor production quality metrics and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem‑solving to address operational or quality challenges.
• Generate and analyse production reports, track KPIs, and provide actionable insights for process improvements.
• Verify and address discrepancies between planned and actual costs and quantities in the BOM.
• Lead sustainability efforts, implementing strategies for energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Promote environmentally friendly practices such as recycling and reducing the carbon footprint of production operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English proficiency

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

LN ERP

ADP

MS Office

Job description

Armstrong Fluid Technology is a global leader in fluid‑flow technology with over 1,400 colleagues across eight manufacturing facilities worldwide. The Production Team Leader will drive manufacturing operations, plan production, and lead a skilled team to achieve safety, quality, and delivery targets in a sustainable, efficiency‑driven environment.

You’ll implement continuous improvement, manage scheduling with planning and ERP tools, and coach hourly staff to excel in performance and safety.