Senior Aerospace Production Team Leader - Growth

Owen Daniels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a highly experienced Senior Team Leader for a leading aerospace precision manufacturer in Derby. You will lead a designated production team, drive OTIF performance, and support the Production Manager to ensure safe, cost-effective and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive planning and a commitment to continuous improvement, with responsibility for team development and compliance with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and feedback skills.
• Structured planning to meet customer deadlines.
• Commercial awareness to balance quality, cost and delivery.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Manager and lead a designated team to meet OTIF targets.
• Coordinate daily production activities and shift handovers using SQCDP.
• Promote continuous improvement across productivity, quality, safety, environment and energy.
• Maintain training and skills matrices and people-management processes.
• Ensure health and safety, housekeeping and environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Production planning

Continuous improvement

People development

Tools

SQCDP framework

6S principles

TPM checks

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a highly experienced Senior Team Leader for a leading aerospace precision manufacturer in Derby. You will lead a designated production team, drive OTIF performance, and support the Production Manager to ensure safe, cost-effective and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive planning and a commitment to continuous improvement, with responsibility for team development and compliance with ISO standards.