Senior Production Team Lead – Electronics & Assembly

RTX; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37h week

25 days holiday

Company pension 10.5%

Annual bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family leave

Canteen on site

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a production associates team in Glenrothes, driving output and quality for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. The role is onsite with potential travel to Livingston and requires BPSS clearance eligibility.

You will lead shift start-ups, monitor metrics, ensure safe operations and engage with cross-functional teams to meet targets in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Allocate resources and manage workflow to meet production schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Materials teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, SOPs 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.

Skills

Production leadership

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a production associates team in Glenrothes, driving output and quality for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. The role is onsite with potential travel to Livingston and requires BPSS clearance eligibility.

You will lead shift start-ups, monitor metrics, ensure safe operations and engage with cross-functional teams to meet targets in a fast-paced setting.