Team Lead

TT Electronics; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays

Performance related Incentive Bonus

Contributory pension

Company share-save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free Onsite Parking

Discounted Gym membership

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

4-day working week

Job summary

TT Electronics Barnstaple site is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Lead to run the Assembly area, optimise line performance and drive safe, efficient operations.

You will supervise direct reports, champion lean improvements, ensure trained operators, and work with the Production Manager to meet KPI targets and budgets. We offer a 4-day week and a range of benefits including pension and health plans.

This site-based role requires commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Customer focused with excellent technical/practical knowledge.
• Role model of TT Way behaviours for the manufacturing team.
• Professional integrity and honesty in all actions.
• Able to communicate competently with team and line management.
• Flexible approach to team working; capable of leading and collaborating.
• Able to present line KPIs to demonstrate area control.
• Inclusive management style to drive engagement and results.
• Structured and systematic approach; adaptable and resilient.
• Willing to learn and adopt lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and effective use of people and equipment to meet the plan.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support on the line.
• Lead the team to achieve KPIs and budgets with process adherence.
• Support capacity and labour planning to promote lean flow.
• Ensure processes operated by trained personnel per work instructions.
• Maintain live KPI displays and monitor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement with lean activities and lean principles.
• Ensure policy compliance; mentor teams and review performance.
• Capable of stopping production to protect quality when needed.
• Conduct quality clinics to root cause issues and drive improvements.
• Interact with internal customers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Cover Production Manager during absence when required.
• Travel may be required to support business needs.
• Undertake other duties as the company may reasonably require.

Skills

Customer focus

Technical knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Inclusive leadership

Structured approach

Flexibility

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.

Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.

Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 140 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.

Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all of our roles are site based.

We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week.

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits:

• 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Lead and support the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Assembly area or manufacturing line in terms of direct employees, machinery and resources to achieve budget requirements and operational KPIs in support of the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/ weekly/ monthly production job plan. (Job Plan Attainment)
• Support the operational line/area with direct hands on manufacturing
• Lead the manufacturing team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted requirements set by the business with demonstrable line/area process adherence & improvements
• Supporting the PM to produce capacity and labour plans that promote a lean flow mentality & focus on labour (Utilization) controls
• Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions training & supporting accredited skills
• As part of the operational team participate in the maintenance & Display of operational KPIs & ensure these are always live & up to date
• Champion the continuous improvement with lean activities & principles to gain further success in efficiencies, quality & employee engagement.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to by leading by example (role Modelling) managing formally & informally and monitoring teams’ performance & formally at least twice a year by means of the TT Electronics performance system.
• Ensure product quality, shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems to protect the business and customer. (COPQ)
• Run interactive quality clinics with the team to find root cause & drive solution orientated improvements.
• Interact with internal customers and key stake holders at all levels as required.
• Be able to cover the PM during absence.
• Travel may be required to support business needs
• You may be required from time to time to undertake such other duties as the company may reasonably require.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

• You will be highly customer focused with excellent technical/Practical knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
• A role model of the TT Way behaviours for the manufacturing team and colleagues.
• Display at all times the highest level of professional integrity and honesty.
• Ability to be able to communicate competently and effectively with the team & line management.
• A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team.
• Able to own & present line KPI’s to demonstrate area control.
• Demonstrates an Inclusive management style to encourage team engagement that is results and solution orientated.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry.
• Manufacturing skills, e.g. Soldering, Assembly, Wiring, Winding.
• Proven track record in effective operational team management.
• An understanding of target driven manufacturing
• A clear understanding of how a manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes.
• Manage and control costs in line with budgets & quotations.
• Computer literate.
• IOSH managing safely trained.
• Lean ethos.
• HR training to understand and be competent in managing disciplinary processes.
• Microsoft office literate.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means thatlimitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests.Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process.You can do this by emailing [e-mail]

If you want to work for a company whereyou are valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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