Production Team Leader (FTC)

globalhr; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37h working week

25 days holiday + holidays + rollover

Company pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits including Health, D2

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Canteen on site

Job summary

Raytheon UK in Glenrothes is seeking a Production Team Leader on a fixed-term contract to lead a manufacturing team responsible for building and testing high quality electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.

You will manage 15+ staff across shifts, drive safety and quality targets, coordinate daily production activities, and work with engineering, quality, planning and materials to improve performance while ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management or equivalent qualification.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience leading a production team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team of 15+ across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Coordinate daily production activities, chair start-up meetings and ensure smooth handovers.
• Monitor metrics, downtime, WIP and inventory to support efficiency and targets.
• Allocate resources and manage workflow to meet production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Materials.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality requirements.
• Promote Health & Safety and 5S standards across the area.

Skills

SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Leadership experience

Team coordination

Education

SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management or equivalent

Tools

SAP / shop floor control systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Position Role Type: Onsite

Raytheon UK has an excellent opportunity for a Production Team Leader (FTC) to join our team in Glenrothes.

This is an exciting Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Production Team Leader to lead our production associates team in building and testing high quality electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, achieving output, quality and safety targets.

As Team Lead you will work onsite largely at our Glenrothes site, however there may be travel if business requires to our Livingston site and due to the work we do you will be required to be eligible and willing to proceed with BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team (15+ across multiple shifts) to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate daily production activities, chair shift start-up meetings, and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Monitor production metrics, equipment downtime, WIP, material availability, and inventory accuracy to support operational efficiency and target achievement.
• Allocate resources and manage workflow to meet production schedules in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Materials teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.
• Own and promote Health & Safety and 5S standards across the production area.
• Manage team performance, attendance, training, cross-skilling, overtime, and timesheet approvals.

Required Skills & Experience

• SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management or equivalent qualification or a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.
• IT literate – Microsoft Office skills

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Electronics / electro-mechanical production experience
• Good persuasion / negotiation skills
• Clinical decision making, demonstrating authority
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A highly effective, disciplined and determined approach
• Experience in using SAP / shop floor control systems

Benefits and Work Culture

• 37hr working week
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy, sell and roll over up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
• 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
• Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Canteen on Glenrothes site

Raytheon UK

We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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